Apparently using the phrase Federal Family was used a few times by George Bush in place of Federal Government, but now the current administration has taking a real liking to it. I'm not sure if they have Soprano's in mind or Marshal Stalin, but here it is. Kind of 1984'sh to me.
FEMA'S use of term 'federal family' for government expands under Obama
FEMA'S use of term 'federal family' for government expands under Obama