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He also has floated the idea of preempting state rules, although consumer groups have protested that idea.

FCC Chief Lays Plan 2008

The point here is that the United States is conceding that it has no right to tell Israel what to do on security issues which, for Netanyahu, of course, include maintaining the occupation, blockading Gaza, and "preempting" any adversary by attacking whenever and whomever.

MJ Rosenberg: Netanyahu & AIPAC: Still Reigning Champs! 2010

The point here is that the United States is conceding that it has no right to tell Israel what to do on security issues which, for Netanyahu, of course, include maintaining the occupation, blockading Gaza, and "preempting" any adversary by attacking whenever and whomever.

MJ Rosenberg: Netanyahu & AIPAC: Still Reigning Champs! 2010

As Brewer prepared to sign the Arizona bill -- requiring police leeway to challenge individuals they suspect are illegal immigrants -- Latino leaders warned that there could be severe consequences for Democrats in November if President Obama and others do not do enough push back against it with steps such as preempting the state law with federal law, and passing comprehensive immigration reform.

Politics Daily Patricia Murphy 2010

If the courts don't see that the software has direct real-world value, then it is rejected as "preempting" every combination using the "principle."

Patent Law Blog (Patently-O) 2009

In fact, in 1976, Congress did add such language expressly "preempting" state tort suits, but only with respect to FDA approval of medical devices.

FindLaw Writ - Recent Articles 2009

His goal of not preempting state lending regulations is simply consistent with this approach.

Wonk Room » Mortgage Bankers Association Wants To Revive Failed Bush Preemption Policy 2009

– State Preemption: “In my view, preempting leading states would be a huge mistake: we should definitely set a floor, but not a ceiling.”

Think Progress » Sanders: ‘I Do Not Want To See A Global Warming Bill Become A Bonanza For The Coal Industry’ 2010

The federal regulators actively made the black hole more severe by preempting state efforts to protect the public from predatory and fraudulent loans.

William K. Black: The Anti-Regulators Are the "Job Killers" William K. Black 2011

But then, citing the “increased costs and an undue regulatory burden” on banks, both the Office of Thrift Supervision and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency swooped in to exempt national banks from state standards, preempting anything that the states might do.

Wonk Room » Mortgage Bankers Association Wants To Revive Failed Bush Preemption Policy 2009