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Recent Examples of statutory
Fritsch faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Federal employees still retain the ability to bring claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act, and other statutory frameworks.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Through vague statutory language, the bill would also empower bureaucrats to circumvent the legislative process and add even more regulations in the future.
—James R. Mason, National Review, 5 Apr. 2025
However, the Trump administration has vowed to keep statutory funding, such as the programs for students with special needs.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Federal employees still retain the ability to bring claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act, and other statutory frameworks.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Through vague statutory language, the bill would also empower bureaucrats to circumvent the legislative process and add even more regulations in the future.
—James R. Mason, National Review, 5 Apr. 2025
However, the Trump administration has vowed to keep statutory funding, such as the programs for students with special needs.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statutory
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The constitutional provision prohibiting public funds from being used for sectarian purposes echoed language drafted by Native Americans, the historians and legal scholars said.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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What the Constitution Says About Presidential Term Limits Most legal analysts say there is no constitutional path to a third term for a president.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Democrat amendments squashed Democrats and pro-regulation groups argued the measure lacks any awareness of the common good, and prioritizes political ambitions and corporate profits over people’s lives.—
James Call,
USA TODAY,
31 Mar. 2023
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The swearing in of Commissioner Mary T. Boyle in June brought the commission up to full strength, with a 3-2 split in favor of Democratic appointees who are expected to take an aggressive enforcement stance in line with the Biden administration’s pro-regulation agenda.—
Dean Seal,
WSJ,
7 Sep. 2022
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By advocating for proper funding, schools will be able to take innovative approaches to increasing literacy rates, as well as seeing gains in math.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Just cut the tubing to the proper length and wrap it around the cables.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Statutory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statutory. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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