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[fed-er-uhl] / ˈfɛd ər əl /






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The act grants coastal states the right to review and object to any project in federal waters that clashes with state policy.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Under the proposed federal rule, companies would have to notify regulators before adding new ingredients.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

The zoo is seeing challenges to its national accreditation after federal regulators spotted rust and and peeling paint in some of its exhibits, and pointed out “critical” funding and staffing shortages.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

One of California’s biggest suppliers, Saudi Arabia, didn’t deliver oil to the U.S. in July, the first time monthly federal data show that happening since 1985.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

"The trial was to be held in federal court," Dasch stated.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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