It directed regulatory agencies to base rules primarily on economic calculations of costs and benefits.

That was the third time the budget office had directed agencies to change spending this year.

From 1827 to 1835 he directed several philanthropic agencies.

These policies directed agencies of the federal government to employ a proportionate number of minorities whenever possible.

In some cases, legislative language may direct federal agencies to spend funds for specific projects.

He directed federal agencies to come up with remedies in time for his next budget address.

President Obama has directed federal agencies to improve all digital record keeping systems in order to reduce the amount of paper we archive each year.

Also known as triple agents when the number of directing agencies is three.

President Bush has issued an executive order directing federal agencies to improve public access to government information.

The president has directed federal agencies to cooperate and to do so quickly.