authorizing
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I was on the professional staff of the authorizing committee when Congress passed the Chrysler Corporation Loan Guarantee Act of 1979.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
It includes authorizing treatments, choosing healthcare providers, accessing medical records and making end-of-life decisions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
The government's move is aimed at lowering barriers to research, as authorizing clinical studies on Schedule I substances can require many layers of approval.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
“Whether it’s how it’s being communicated in the media or how it’s being communicated here in the Congress,” said Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, who is reportedly considering forcing a congressional vote authorizing the war.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
I motioned to my colleagues not to move, and I addressed the warder: “I would like you to produce the document from the commissioner of prisons authorizing our pictures to be taken.”
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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