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Oklahoma stands on equal footing with every other state, with full authority to govern within its borders.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

"The Agreement gives Belize full authority to approve or reject transfers, limits eligibility to specific nationalities, and ensures comprehensive background checks, among other measures," it said.

From BBC Oct. 21, 2025

Under the ballot measure, the elected executive would have the power to veto the board’s policies and would have full authority over department heads.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2024

Moriarty later said in a statement that she would retain full authority over the case and pay the attorneys out of her existing budget.

From Seattle Times Apr. 29, 2024

Read has full authority to cancel Washburn’s mission if he thinks it too risky.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly




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