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We have no credible emission policy at the federal level.

David Victor

It's an effort to stretch those federal dollars as far as we can.

Kathy Mitchell

We're asking Americans to tighten their belts; by golly, the federal government should, too.

Louie Gohmert

Our preference was to resolve this amicably out of court. We don't enjoy going into federal court. It's very expensive for both parties.

Sue Phillips

If federal authorities are using this as an enforcement opportunity, it creates a moral dilemma for us in how do we advise our constituents.

Cecilia Munoz

It all could be linked up after the fact, and that was enough to lead to the federal policy.

Peter Swire

Employee benefit plans are regulated by federal law, not by the states.

Dan Fogleman

We are looking for a federal issue here.

Justice Anthony Kennedy

It's the first step to federal recognition of credit freezes.

Chris Hoofnagle

I couldn't believe that the federal law, which is so simple and straightforward, and which is a law that's been in effect since 1998, should be so blatantly violated.

Michael Brady

The wife is being held on federal charges. I can't really speak to those charges.

Deputy David Linthicum

The federal bill is a combination of cuts and what we believe are unfunded mandates, and it's the unfunded mandates that may generate the biggest cuts to the states.

Bruce Fuller

We've asked for additional federal review.

Jennifer Kerns

It's a great indication from the federal government of the need that's in the area.

John Paul

I want to assure . . . (that) the state and federal agencies are coordinating their efforts.

Mark Udall

This is a state-of-the-art facility. We will meet all the state and federal standards for emissions and noise.

Terry Doyle

The most valuable function performed by the federal government is entertainment.

Dave Barry

This is a power battle between the Federal Reserve and the FDIC over the cutting edge of where banking is going.

Ken Guenther

It's been very labor-intensive, and it's also a situation where there's been some very tight federal deadlines.

Chris Henson

It's unacceptable to him that these individuals are together in federal prison.

Julie Soderlund

I think federal judges are pretty much charged with interpreting federal cases.

Tim Thornton

In a way, this will allow us to wean ourselves off the federal grant.

Linda Olson

I think federal funds will be very limited.

Carlos Marin

In Belgrade, I will sign the agreement with a representative of the federal government of Yugoslavia.

Bronislaw Geremek

We can't ignore that the federal government, the FBI, is certainly going to have a role in this.

Bernard Parks

We are obligated under federal law to return that money. That is what we did.

Bob Johannessen

He'll get what he deserves, but since he's cooperating (with the federal authorities), who knows how that will work out.

Ronnie Thomas

We've never been included in one minute of planning, even though it's required by federal law.

Carter Canada

I'd be happy to have the federal government join us in the prosecution.

John Dwyer

They don't have the resources to do that nor, unless we get that supplemental (federal) money, will (they ever) have the resources to do it.

Chester Jourdan

The constitution does not envisage the possibility of a federal unit breaking away. No federal unit can break away in accordance with the constitution and in a democratic way. If someone does attempt to break away by force, we all know what we will get.

Vojislav Seselj

So far, we have spent over $30 million to run the federal system.

Ann Kohler

We need to be assured by the federal government that we'll get this impact aid ... We need to have assurance that even with housing, impact aid continues.

Terry Link

We have jurisdiction over federal land.

Matt Mathes

We need a governor that pushes back against the federal government.

Bill Ritter

Our concern we have about the economy is that the Federal Reserve may overdo tightening.

Rod Smyth

Every now and then they'd ask, 'So what do you think of the Federal Reserve?' I wasn't up for the Federal Reserve. It was awful!

James Fleming

We need to make sure that in the federal government we have clear leadership.

Jeffrey Levi

Well, this is the federal government, and it has procedures that we go through.

James Young

If companies are violating the GPL, they don't have the right to use that software. And if they don't have the right to use the software, they're violating federal law if they claim that they do.

Jay Michaelson

We plan to apply for a federal block grant for that. We need about another $150,000 to do it right.

Terry O'connor

But at least we have the federal judge saying he should be released.

Stephen Bernstein

In attracting students, it is critical to be eligible for federal financial aid.

Sean Gallagher

He's really been able to establish confidence in the Federal Reserve. He's been able to keep expectations about inflation in check.

Sean Snaith

The federal government will do its part, ... but we couldn't sit by. This is a small part of helping out.

William Freeman

The case has been deferred till May 2006 while there are ongoing discussions between the Civil Aviation Authority and the Federal Aviation Administration into the matter.

Richard Goodfellow

The [Liberal] federal government's trouble is that they have a wishbone where they should have a backbone.

Tommy Douglas

They may not be conscripted against their will as the foot soldiers in a federal crusade.

John Paul Stevens

We will follow federal guidelines on calculating casualty loss.

Kathy Waterbury

But it appears if the federal government had their way, they would not educate the masses, only those who can afford an education.

George Knox

This is the first step for individuals or businesses to receive federal disaster assistance.

Ron Reynolds

We're just waiting for direction from the federal level.

Kelly Brown

This bill is only coming about this year because of the financial pressure from the federal government.

Sheila Kuehl

The commission would be a conduit to our ultimate goal, which is to get federal funding.

David Chestnut

Re-examining all of the federal departments and agencies and whether they should exist is the next great battle for conservatives.

Phil Crane

If this (the discrimination decision) was made by a federal court, and not a federal agency, we might look at it differently.

Bruce Kennedy

Air bags will continue to be developed and improved especially as federal regulations become more stringent for protection.

Alby Berman

That there was gross misconduct and criminal acts committed by federal agents.

James Pate

This is an area where the federal government falls flat on its face.

Danielle Brian

We are conducting a preliminary inquiry in an effort to determine whether there were any violations of federal civil rights committed at the facility.

Ross Rice

The whole federal IT sector has been extremely active.

Jon Kutler

The Bush Administration claims there is a Social Security crisis only to distract Americans from its serious mismanagement of the federal budget.

Mark Dayton

The benefit of the doubt because, thus far, President Bush has selected nominees to the federal courts who are committed to the written Constitution.

Jan Larue

The industry is awash in federal drilling permits. They have so many, they don't know what to do with them.

Dave Alberswerth

Governors don't have to embrace social agendas the way federal candidates do.

Larry Harris

I never believed this was a federal offense. Whatever he did, and let's assume he did what the jury said he did, this was not a federal crime.

Jim Neal

That creates a 28-month process for what the federal government said should be a 24-month process.

Kurt Schaefer

There are many, many needs that the federal government cannot cover.

Brandon Powell

Both federal governments let us down - there doesn't seem to be any sense of urgency.

Janet Napolitano

He called everyone into his office in the federal palace, ... And all the differences between the two sides were clarified.

Alessio Vinci

We hope it won't always be a struggle to get the federal support we need.

Adam Sharp

It's illegal to be here undocumented. Whose fault is it? Well, yes, it's certainly their fault, those who are here that are undocumented. but it's also the fault of the federal government.

Rep. Alan Powell

Obviously if there was a commuter tax that would be great ... a federal subsidy would be even better.

Natwar Gandhi

The New Bedford incident is a perfect example of why we need a federal law.

Michael Lieberman

This is not something that we can do as Australian Federal Police by ourselves.

Mick Keelty

There's another way to get free assistance filing your state and federal tax returns.

David Stell

Why is that [museum], No. 1, part of a highway bill and, No. 2, why is it part of a federal highway bill?

David Boaz

We're not afraid to ask our federal partners for extra resources.

Steve Mccraw

'Our federal caucus is in a precarious position.

Gough Whitlam

It's probably best that we get it into a federal court, where we don't have to worry about politics tainting the outcome.

Tribal Chief Richard Velky

I have been advised that my expulsion was unlawful and against the federal constitution.

Anwar Ibrahim

Also the highest voter registration we get is at the citizenship ceremony at the federal courthouse.

Corky Mattingly

We're pleased that the judge confirmed our belief that federal court was not the appropriate venue to address this issue.

Lynne Koreman

Those are federal funds. Maybe there's some confusion ... we control all the funds.

Langdon Neal

But I would not leave my federal job. It is not right to create a byelection.

Randy White

We actively coordinate with all other federal agencies.

Bryan Lee

It certainly affects 50 to 60 percent of our students. What happens at the federal level can directly affect students.

Randy Sell

Some people are mad that I 'let' the federal government set up this operation in the town, ... I didn't really have a choice.

George Grace

The next stage in the evolution of the Federal Enterprise Architecture is realization -? actually building it.

John George

I'm very confident (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) will reimburse us for everything.

Joey Durel

There are less funds from the federal government.

Sergio Sanchez

What the state gives us is based on what the federal grant amounts are.

Rodney Hendrix

We know as a fact that No. 61 obtained a fake federal agent's ID to commit felonious crimes.

Jan Caldwell

We expect during the coming biennium we may be able to receive between $1.2- to $1.8 million in federal funds.

Attorney General Pat Crank

You can say whatever you want about the federal response, but they've always said they won't be there for 72 to 96 hours.

Christopher Cannon

We will exempt customers who do not want to pay the federal excise tax.

Kerry Hibbs

One argument any local board would use is the state cannot dictate what federal money can be used for.

Bill Barr

They do it from the heart. They don't get any funding for it from the state or federal government.

Chris Green

At some point the federal government needs to be dealt with. How we do that is a much more difficult question.

Varrin Swearingen

It's a great example of Federal architecture, probably the best in Northern Kentucky.

Bob Polsgrove

We would be able to use federal money to pay our staff, which is on duty 24 hours a day.

Marcy Anderson

No one complained about the [NSA] spying during that administration. Now suddenly these Senators and a federal judge are shocked.

Sid Francis

We have always expected that the time was coming very soon when (the federal government) would begin greater enforcement.

Farrell Quinlan

This bill would create the first federal law that would recognize a fertilized egg as a victim of a crime.

Louise Slaughter

Most of the things that come across the border aren't being tested. So we can't rely on the federal government to protect us at the border.

Leticia Ayala

We need to get some leverage from the federal government. There's a lot that can be done, and I believe our congressman should do something about it.

Al Weed

I hope the federal government will cease all attacks and will not try to arrest anyone.

Dimieari Von Kemedi

They have two extra days for federal taxes because the 15th falls on a Saturday.

Gloria Wajciechowski

That's an extraordinary amount from a corporation with major issues pending before the federal government.

Donald J. Simon

This is a community that managed to introduce a video competitor without any changes to federal or state law.

Daniel Brenner

There is a reason immigration is federal duty. It should be left to federal immigration officials.

David Lubell

There's a lot of federal money around.

Robert Schwartz

This is a public policy question, ... The appropriate place to address it is in Congress and federal agencies.

Peter Fox

The Bush administration policy is against torture of any kind; it's prohibited by federal criminal law.

John Yoo

The utilities and the federal agencies are perfecting the art of miscalculation.

Charles Hudson

If the federal government was doing its job, ranchers would not be living in fear.

Chris Simcox

The appropriate punishment for ... these vicious acts ... will be available in the federal system.

Charles Hynes

That's a big slowing. It's evidence that the Federal Reserve and Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan are being effective in their efforts to cool the economy.

Amy Cutts

The federal government is going to continue to grow.

Marvin Hill

I believe Gov. Perry has done his part, and now it's up to the federal government to do its part.

Alberto Gonzalez

There's a lengthy federal process that a tribe would have to go through before we even got to that point.

Matt Decample

We have confidence that the federal government will continue moving the project forward.

Rita Sipe

We have no idea until the federal regulations are promulgated how, in fact, they will deal with California.

Richard Costigan

The federal government can't play favorites to certain businesses one over another.

Nicol Andrews

We shouldn't have to wait for state or federal indictments to get rid of Jim Black.

Joe Sinsheimer

We need a very clear stopping point to federal power.

Sam Kazman

Candidates have to follow the Burlington Charter for the Preservation of Historic Covered Bridges, a federal guideline approved in 2003.

Jim Simpson

We don't believe a federal regulation should supersede a state constitution.

Joe Dalton

The Federal Reserve must deliver -- again and again -- on its commitment to price stability.

Janet Yellen

We do know the current air quality exceeds federal clean air standards. (It) causes a lot of damage when they're in there.

Laura Hunter

Everyone's waiting for Wednesday, for (Federal Reserve Chairman Alan) Greenspan to make a decision.

John Kinsey

We are going to be faithful stewards of this federal money.

Sean Reilly

If the application of this equipment yields positive results, the extensive use of such devices during federal elections could be considered.

Alexander Veshnyakov

We gladly did our part. Now it's time for the state and federal government to do there part.

Pascual Gonzalez

This is in some ways the dark ages of federal support of education.

Mark Kantrowitz

The federal government has not matched their rhetoric with money.

Sen Dean Skelos

For federal purposes, civil unions are not marriages.

Andrew Koppelman

We issued an advisory to the FAA (the Federal Aviation Administration). But they had no comment on it.

Tom Warner

It's a repudiation of the Bush administration's attempt to close the federal courts to those accused of terrorism.

Jose Padilla

The Federal Transit Administration is optimistic, as we are, about being able to complete the project.

Henry Nutbrown

We'll be the safety net. If he falls through the federal net, we'll be there to pick him up.

Bob Macy

There are extraordinary environmental controls that need to be placed on the property, and they are eligible for federal funding for that.

Jack Lufkin

Legislation introduced in Georgia is in violation of federal law.

Tisha Tallman

It's not an either-or thing. You can be for local decision-making and for a federal effort that cut across the usual bureaucratic lines.

Bobby Jindal

The bottom line is, to get federal funding we have to have HOV lanes, anyway. So we're stuck.

Ron Roberts

The FDA believes that a physician who prescribes, dispenses, and/or administers HGH for an unauthorized use violates federal law.

Laura Alvey

The state Supreme Court did not pay much attention to the federal statute. It was obviously aware of it.

Theodore Olson

No other state is asking for this. One state could effectively undermine the entire federal moratorium.

Michael Town

The federal agencies did respond promptly but the direction and hierarchy were missing.

Michael Clark

We're really fortunate now that we have a dedicated source of capital funds from the federal government.

Bob Bourne

There is at least one federal judge ruling on the same issue.

Julie Engell

He killed a lot of ducks. I'd get thrown out of bed at 2 in the morning by federal wardens.

Dorothy Kilishek

$2.7 billion in federal funding that will be spent at the site.

Vito Fossella

We did that to avoid confusion with the federal filing date.

Michael Golden

The federal government has no business in any school system in any state in the country.

John Raese

We certainly understand the need to reduce the federal budget deficit.

Dave Frederickson

When Congress alters the federal balance, it must carefully consider the consequences of doing so.

Justice Anthony Kennedy

The federal lawsuit filed today has no basis in fact and no basis in law.

Greg Little

There's no doubt that the effect of the tax cuts . . . have been an enormous factor in producing the additional income that has found its way now into the federal treasury.

Joshua B. Bolten

I have spent my career in state court, not federal court, and this is a state court bench.

Marsha Normand

I think Whirlpool will clear the (Federal Trade Commission).

David Macgregor

Those tax cuts, rather than the spending binge, are the primary cause of the (federal) deficit.

Paul Krugman

The recovery will be paid for by the federal taxpayer and it will add to the deficit.

Al Hubbard

It won't, because federal law protects us from variances.

Patty Clary

We don't think we ought to have to do this. It's a federal job.

Bob Wright

The occupants should be able to make the rent on their own with the federal assistance that is provided to them by FEMA.

Nicol Andrews

The analysis is defective. The federal government seems to have created another exception for gays and lesbians.

Jenny Pizer

Federal listing is the only way to get the BLM to conserve and restore the habitat.

Andy Kerr

One thing we haven't done is go to the federal government and enlist their aid in respect to our current situation.

Christopher Preuss

Approximately 50% of the cases are filed in the federal court, where standards for scientific evidence are far more rigorous.

Jami Rubin

When the money from the federal government comes through, the amount will drop.

Don Hudson

I feel the federal government can do a better job than the state.

Jim Nabors

Burden being placed on us to support the federal alcohol, tax and trade bureau is a big hindrance.

Phil Cline

He deeply regrets the circumstances which have led to him being charged with a criminal offense in our federal system.

Tommy Spina

But we're not a federal lobbying group. Our work is electoral.

Eric Stern

We're in communications with state, federal and local law enforcement and private entities that would be affected by this.

Eric Gonzalez

It's back to local politics. The federal dimension of Europe is more in the background than in the 1990s, and individual countries are becoming more important.

Eric Chaney

They made an informed choice, but at the same time, (federal officials) didn't have to do what they did.

Eric Bjotvedt

There's blame to go around but in the end, the federal government is our last defense and it's the failure of the federal government that has people in this country worried.

Eleanor Clift

We're very pleased. We've certainly given our share in the federal effort.

Fred Wright

That's a staggering amount, when you consider that the federal government purchases about $5 billion of electricity per year.

Alfred Anderson

Companies have budgets to balance as well, but unlike the federal government, we can go out of business.

Earl Graves