The authorization bill was framed as an effort to regularize a U.S.civilian aid program which has fluctuated over the years depending on regional events.

VOA: standard.2009.10.13

He did not have a congressional authorization but he did provide a letter, consistent with the War Powers Act.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Visa can't just do a simple authorization as it does when you buy a washing machine at Sears.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Demonstrated by CrossCheck, a check authorization company, and Personal Solutions, the co-leaders of IrFM, the transaction occurred in mid-July at the quarterly IrDA meeting.

CNN: Infrared payment could replace credit and debit cards