Ironically, such a series of American underground tests is specifically authorized by statute.

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Even though the bill may contain provisions that are problematic, it opens the door for business to ask Congress to limit the reach of the EO and PPD-21 by requiring all cybersecurity regulations to be specifically authorized by Congress.

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Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency.

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In its decision, the Illinois Supreme Court said Philip Morris didn't violate a state statute in its cigarette marketing because the statute specifically exempts conduct that is authorized by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Specifically, I feel morally authorized to spend an entire year blasting the Red Hot Chili Peppers at maximum volume out of really cheap car-stereo speakers, the ones equipped with chintzy mega-bass, to make up for the 20 years of noise pollution I've had to endure.

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