When the federal government wants to encourage some public health measure, it often makes funding for some other program, such as highway construction, to the states contingent on compliance with federal wishes.

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This is a common practice known as "cross-cutting requirements," where the federal government uses the promise of federal funds in one area (like highway construction) to encourage compliance with federal policies or standards in another area (such as public health measures). This leverages federal funding to achieve broader policy goals.

When the Federal Government Wants to Encourage Some Public Health