71.  The tricks finally failed, but, he said, it took federal action.

72.  The suit also charges that the federal action is unconstitutional because it forces Florida to shoulder the economic burden of supporting the people losing benefits.

73.  They also note that federal action would only affect out-of-state power producers and providers engaged in interstate commerce.

74.  These measures include asking Congress for legislation that makes it harder for landlords to declare bankruptcy to delay or elude federal action against them, a common response now.

75.  We should be demanding federal action.

76.  While most groups talked about avoiding federal action, environmental groups welcomed it.

77.  Abraham, appearing at a Senate hearing, said that any speculation of federal action could disrupt ongoing negotiations involving the state, utilities and power suppliers.

78.  But this stops in its tracks federal action that protects the environment, protects consumers, that protects workers.

79.  During the meeting, protesters marched outside demanding federal action.

80.  Edward Weil, deputy attorney general in California, said the law filled gaps in regulatory networks and prodded federal action to protect consumers.