I need you to write a brief discussion on the topic below 16-25 sentences. NO PLAGARISM AND NO CITATION.

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 Many state governments argue that making federal funds dependent on state cooperation with national goals is "federal blackmail."  Discuss an example of this federal government practice and the reasons why the federal government resorts to using financial incentives (and disincentives) instead of simply passing laws requiring states to do what the federal government wants.