federal
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Thrust into the political wilderness the party's national leaders were bewildered - familiar with the trappings of federal power they had to work out what to do in opposition.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The captain of an overloaded boat that capsized in New York Harbor earlier this month, killing a woman and her 5-month-old infant, has been arrested by federal authorities and faces deportation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
To have enough money to keep up with federal spending, the government sells bonds to banks, private companies, other countries’ governments, and even individuals.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
As part of the negotiations, the US likely has a range of demands of Canada's federal government, beyond the list of actions Carney requested from Canadian regional premiers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Rather ironically, the last major duty of the Adams collaboration was to supervise the transition of the federal government to its permanent location on the Potomac.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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