Sentences with phrase «meaning federal territory»

Signed into law by Abraham Lincoln, the Act offered 160 acres of «public land» (meaning federal territory) to any head of household.

Not exact matches

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 20 - hour trip to this island territory, meant to show solidarity with its financially struggling government, focused attention on the critical role the federal government will play in resolving the crisis.

If the US government does provide the same degree of federal funding does this mean that a territory is always costing more in tax dollars then provided, and if so what is the incentive for The US to take on territories?

For the second time in two consecutive days, the Department of State Service failed to produce the immediate - past National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, Abuja, for the continuation of his trial on charges of alleged diversion of funds meant for procurement of arms.

By a community reading of Sections 318 and 2 (1) and (2) of the Constitution, the apex Court stated: «Simply put, the word Federation means Federal Republic of Nigeria, which presently consists of 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory called Abuja.»

Though FSM receives federal funding, its territory status means it is denied access from some grant opportunities afforded to constituted states, which results in families participating in federal programs being underserved due to imposed funding caps.

prescribed court means a federal court, a court of a State or Territory or a court of a prescribed overseas jurisdiction.