Now the White House is backing off the budget provision and urging Congress to provide the agency with 27 percent less money than the new law authorized.

On 13 November 2001, under the enabling law authorized by the National Assembly, Chávez enacted the new Hydrocarbons Law, which came into effect in January 2002.

It would not apply, however, if the disclosure were required by law, authorized by the individual, or for treatment purposes.

The Council of Ministers enforces laws authorized by the National Assembly, which are passed by the Council of State.

Almost all people with severe or profound retardation have full guardians who are by law authorized to supervise all aspects of care.

This began an extended period of military control that would last through early 1865, beginning with martial law authorized by President Abraham Lincoln.