Federal government
hideA federal government is the common government of a federation.
The structure of federal governments vary from institution to institution based on a broad definition of a basic federal political system, there are two or more levels of government that exist within an established territory and govern through common institutions with overlapping or shared powers as prescribed by a constitution.
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Sebelius: Women should get mammograms by age 40
Nov 18, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Women should continue getting regular mammograms starting at age 40, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Wednesday, moving to douse confusion caused by a task-force recommendation ...
Telco companies to provide data for broadband map
Aug 08, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The country's biggest phone and cable companies have agreed to hand over information about their broadband networks to help the federal government produce a national map showing where high-speed Internet connections ...
Experts disagree on seriousness of attacks on government Web sites
Jul 09, 2009 |
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Government Web sites were operating normally on Wednesday, officials said, after a broad attack on public and private computer systems that targeted sites operated by the White House, the New York Stock Exchange and The Washington ...
Environmentalists plan suit to protect ice seals
Jun 04, 2009 |
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(AP) -- An environmental group says it will sue the federal government to force a decision on additional protections for Arctic seals.
EPA announces dioxin review, plans for Dow cleanup
May 26, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The federal government is taking another look at the long-debated question of how chemicals called dioxins affect human health and the environment.
U.S. government wasteful in printing, Lexmark says
May 14, 2009 |
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Lexmark International released the results of a survey this week that suggests that the federal government wastes more than $1 million daily on printing.
More schools close in US as swine flu spreads
May 02, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Scores more schools shut down around the country because of the swine flu virus at week's end and Education Secretary Arne Duncan offered tips to teachers and students on how to deal with classroom ...
New Study Shows Government Accommodates Rich and Poor Alike
Oct 02, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The election year is in full swing, complete with allegations of class warfare and claims about which candidates cater to the rich and which candidates will best serve the interests of the poor and the middle ...
Physicists urge U.S. to prioritize energy efficiency
Sep 16, 2008 |
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The U.S. can reduce its dependence on foreign oil and greenhouse gas emissions by making cars and buildings much more energy efficient, according to a study released Tuesday by a large national association of physicists.
