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Federal Level Quotes

State line, federal line.

These quotes sit right at the seam between state and federal authority — a minimum wage set below the federal number, a promise to pursue justice at every level of government, a state raising its own floor higher than Washington requires.

I made a commitment and a promise to Ms. McSpadden, Michael Brown's mother, that I will pursue justice with the family at every avenue, be it on the federal level or at the state level.

Quotes by William Lacy Clay, Jr.

Ohio is one of only two states that have a minimum wage below the federal level of $5.15 an hour.

Quotes by Sherrod Brown

My view is that we should not be taxing at the Federal level for the things that New Jersey can do for itself.

Quotes by Scott Garrett

The state of Alaska has a minimum wage which is higher than the federal level because our state leaders have made that determination.

Quotes by Joe Miller

Able Quotes

I'm a conservative first, and I believe that, if we do a better job of helping Americans understand what we're trying to do, to showcase every place in the country that our ideas are working at the state level, that...

Quotes by Jim DeMint

Unfortunately, bureaucratic problems at the federal level are causing many other small Washington companies to be denied federal funding that would help transfer their ideas from their laboratories into our homes and hospitals.

Quotes by Jay Inslee

I've loved being in legislative office on a state level, and I think on a federal level there are so many more opportunities. I'm so excited to accomplish more.

Quotes by Grace Meng

It is difficult to conduct flood mitigation at the federal level because of the bureaucracy and inconsistent funding. Texans are better able to lead this effort at the state level rather than rely on the federal government.

Quotes by George P. Bush

We do many things at the federal level that would be considered dishonest and illegal if done in the private sector.

Quotes by Donald T. Regan

Autism Quotes

Society and government at all levels - the state level, the local level and, of course, the federal level - really needs to redouble its efforts if we're really going to make a difference in combating autism.

Quotes by Chris Smith

Public policy in the twentieth century was about protecting and expanding the social compact, based on recognition that effective government at the federal level provides rules and services and safety measures that contribute to a better society.

Quotes by Carl Bernstein

I will work hard at the federal level to defend our progress on climate change, but we know that forward progress on climate must happen locally.

Quotes by Brad Schneider

The higher amount you put into higher education, at the federal level particularly, the more the price of higher education rises. It's the dog that never catches its tail. You increase student loans, you increase grants, you increase Pell grants,...

Quotes by Bill Bennett

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do 'Federal Level' quotes discuss?
Comparisons between state and federal policy — minimum wage gaps, pursuing justice across jurisdictions, and how much authority actually sits with local leaders.
Why search for quotes on this specific topic?
It's a useful way to see how policymakers frame the tension between national standards and state-level decisions, especially on wages and justice.
Is there a specific example about wages?
Yes — two quotes cover states, Ohio and Alaska, sitting on opposite sides of the federal minimum wage line, one below it and one above.
Do any quotes discuss personal commitments to justice?
One does — a promise to pursue justice for a family at every avenue, being it federal or state.
Are these quotes useful for civics or policy writing?
Yes, they're grounded, specific statements that work well as citations in writing about how state and federal government interact.

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