Federal Government
Britishnoun
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Daniel Patrick Moynihan, the national organization received 50% of its funding from the federal government.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott described it as a well-established solution that the federal government has used before.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Talbot says he’s confident that the proactive measures on behalf of the federal government will mitigate the screwworm’s reach and therefore not impact the beef supply locally or nationally.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Still, even with the worries of AI taking jobs, the labor market is strong, according to the latest employment report from the federal government.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
The federal government would take on—which is to say, assume—all the accumulated debts of the states, most of which had their origins during the war.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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