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federal

[fed-er-uhl] / ˈfɛd ər əl /






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County officials said federal funding cuts will be a major factor in future spending — but they’re staving off layoffs and program cuts for now.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Notably, the United States federal government funded those same charities until the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

The deal values OKX at $25 billion and comes a year after the China-founded exchange agreed to pay more than half a billion dollars to resolve a federal investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He rolled out new endorsements from state and federal elected officials almost daily.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

That meant a vigorous federal government with sufficient powers to coerce the citizenry to pay taxes and obey the laws.

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




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