Federal Government

noun

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

Example Sentences

The election played out against a federal government shutdown that broke the record Tuesday night to become the longest-ever such standoff.

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To provide these benefits, Medicare Advantage insurers receive up to $86 billion from the federal government, according to a 2025 report from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission — the independent agency also known as MedPAC that advises Congress about Medicare.

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“Uncertainty due to the federal government shutdown has shuttered many nonessential functions. This will lead to project delays and likely hurt our overall fiscal year 2026 expectations,” said one respondent to the survey from the management and support-services industry.

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"There was no indication of widespread layoffs or reductions in force, but the federal government shutdown was mentioned several times as impacting business activity and generating concerns for future layoffs."

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Economists and investors are closely watching alternate data releases from private companies like ADP, since government data releases are largely on pause during the federal government shutdown.

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