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federal

[fed-er-uhl] / ˈfɛd ər əl /






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At the very least he can help by opting in to the new federal tax-credit program, which takes no state money.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Commonly used monetary policy rules such as the Taylor rule would advocate a federal funds rate target over 5% based on headline inflation.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The court pointed to the risks of voter confusion and election administrator difficulties as reasons for federal courts to avoid last-minute changes.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

The next year, Murdaugh was sentenced to 40 years in prison at a separate trial for federal financial crimes.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The law set up the Civil Service Commission to fill thousands of federal government jobs based on applicants' experience and ability, not their political connections.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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