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federal

[fed-er-uhl] / ˈfɛd ər əl /






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The 59-year-old zoo, which occupies 133 acres in the northeast corner of Griffith Park, has struggled to maintain its national accreditation, with federal regulators finding peeling paint and rust in some exhibits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

For example, the rejection rate for requests for credit-limit increases peaked around 45% in 2024 when the federal funds rate was still elevated, at around 5%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

He noted that the federal contribution to rebuild the breakwater, which creates the inner harbor that allows fishermen and lobstermen to work, was $6 million.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

And a federal judge threatened to arrest anyone who spoke in support of the union, whether “in their homes or on the streets.”

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell




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