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federal

[fed-er-uhl] / ˈfɛd ər əl /






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GM, meanwhile, has spent more on federal lobbying this year than any single company.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

He also opposed the BBC's requests for records about Trump's conversations with aides relating to the Capitol riot, as well as subpoenas issued to federal agencies and former officials.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

A Southern California water agency is among those partnering with the federal government to prevent a large reservoir from reaching a critically low water level.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

That was apparently enough to resolve a life-or-death operational question for armed federal officers across the country.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

She announces that while it’s not yet federal law, many states have put police reform measures on their ballots for the upcoming elections.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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