He also fears that the state will give cities additional authority over port funds in future years.

He has now asked for, and seems likely to receive, additional authority to govern by decree.

Cabinet officers have already told the President that they cannot fully carry out the bill of rights without additional statutory authority.

Do agencies need additional authorities to be able to help provide effective oversight?

We believe that other agencies could benefit from these additional authorities.

"We're asking ourselves: Do we really want to give additional authority to someone who seems to wield power like a club?"

"We are seeking additional authority to help the parties move beyond familiar positions," he said.

However, the proposed legislation never made it out of committee and would not grant the District any additional authority over its local affairs.

If a bill were to pass, the law would not grant the District any additional authority over its local affairs.

Elimination of the board could grant the mayor additional authority.