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federal 1. of or relating to a form of government or a country in which power is divided between one central and several regional governments 2. of or relating to a treaty between provinces, states, etc., that establishes a political unit in which power is so divided 3. of or relating to the central government of a federation 4. (of a university) comprised of relatively independent colleges 5. a supporter of federal union or federation Federal 1. characteristic of or supporting the Union government during the American Civil War 2. a supporter of the Union government during the American Civil War How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Two months after the attack, Representative Maxine Waters (DCA) accused those who would not immediately agree "to federalize those screeners" of "playing with people's lives. The controversial bill, part of the National Defense Authorization Act, would permit the president to federalize National Guard units in the event of "a serious natural or manmade disaster, accident, or catastrophe that occurs in the United States, its territories and possessions, or Puerto Rico. The president has the power to federalize the troops and order such a move but has so far asked states to voluntarily cooperate. |
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