31.  In time, they were consolidated into one federal action.

32.  It places undue reliance on the false defense of federalism, claiming the Constitution precludes federal action against state and local governments when they violate the rights of minorities.

33.  Kiri Jewell was living with her father at the time of the federal actions against the Davidians.

34.  Lindsey is about to test the boundaries of federal action.

35.  Morales said his arrangement underscored the need for federal action, which would secure new regulatory powers for the Food and Drug Administration.

36.  Murray said she plans to talk with Clinton about the need to protect the river through a congressional compromise if possible, or federal action if negotiations break down.

37.  No wayward federal action was taken against anyone on the list.

38.  None of their deliberations or conclusions required federal action, noted Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson.

39.  Other stories noted urgent federal action to guarantee heating fuel to homes and hospitals across the nation, while warning that such emergency efforts could deepen the budget deficit.

40.  Others call for federal action.