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Federal Government

British  

noun

  1. the national government of a federated state, such as that of Australia located in Canberra

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The lawsuit includes an emergency request for the federal government to facilitate Estrada Juarez’s return while the case is pending.

From Los Angeles Times

Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, announced the federal government would withhold $260 million in Medicaid funds from the state.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, a majority of the states that joined the federal government as plaintiffs have objected to this deal, and the judge has given them permission to continue fighting their case next week should they fail to reach their own settlements with Live Nation.

From Slate

To choose a home, many residents and their families rely on the “star” ratings published by the federal government’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

From MarketWatch

The decision comes about seven weeks after lawyers acting for the federal government and TikTok Technology Canada agreed to a judge-approved settlement.

From The Wall Street Journal