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federal

[fed-er-uhl] / ˈfɛd ər əl /






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The scientific community in Boulder, a city with a vibrant outdoors culture and trendy restaurants, largely depends on federal subsidies.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

A bipartisan bill to alleviate housing costs by reducing federal regulations was passed by the House of Representatives on May 20 and is still working its way through Congress.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

“There are 13 federal circuits in America, and traditionally, the Supreme Court has been made up of the number of Justices equal to the number of circuits,” Mr. Raskin said recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The Justice Department has defended the initiative as a lawful settlement mechanism, but federal courts have already paused parts of the program as legal challenges proceed.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

With the Constitution now ratified and the new federal government safely in place, Franklin resumed his plea that slavery be declared incongruous with the revolutionary principles on which the nation was founded.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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