federal
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Fannie is backed by the federal government and overseen by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
A federal judge refused a request by L.A. supervisors to throw out the secret deal.
From Los Angeles Times
Except for a stint with the federal EPA, Nichols would serve on that board under four governors, Republican and Democratic.
From Los Angeles Times
The federal program sends enrollees updates and alerts from U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
From Los Angeles Times
Both state and federal safeguards already exist to govern data use and prevent pricing coordination, making local ordinances targeting software redundant and potentially counterproductive.
From Los Angeles Times
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