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federal

[fed-er-uhl] / ˈfɛd ər əl /






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This federal suspension and resulting lawsuit has rocked his confidence.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

The federal government’s prospective disinvestment in the sciences has long been the status quo for the humanities, with corporate foundations and private philanthropy providing the main funding sources.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

It was during this era that the federal government began funding teen pregnancy prevention programs, and they have proven remarkably effective.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

Thousands more lawsuits by individuals, school districts and more than 40 state attorneys general are pending in state and federal courts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Just days after stepping down, John Ehrlichman told federal investigators that the Ellsberg break-in was not merely the work of Hunt and Liddy, but part of a White House investigation ordered by President Nixon.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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