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Federal Government Page
- Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
- Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) provides a full listing of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
- Census Bureau Home Page
- The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- US federal agency which administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Provides information for health professionals, regional governments, and consumers.
- Central Intelligence Agency
- The CIA is an independent agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior US policymakers.
- Code of Federal Regulations
- The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules and regulations (sometimes called administrative law) published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government of the United States.
- Congressional Record
- Congressional Record databases, available on GPO Access, contain the official records of proceedings and debates of Congress from 1994 forward.
- Department of Homeland Security
- The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the dedication of more than 225,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Our duties are wide-ranging, but our goal is clear – keeping America safe.
- EEOC
- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit.
- Environmental Protection Agency
- The mission of EPA is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment -- air, water and land -- upon which life depends.
- Fed World
- The FedWorld.gov web site is a gateway to government information. This site is managed by the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) as part of it's information management mandate. The site is a program of the US Department of Commerce.
- Fed World A-Z Index
- A-Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- he mission of the FBI is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners.
- Federal Register
- The Federal Register, on GPO Access, is the daily publication for Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices of the Federal Government.
- Federal Trade Commission
- The FTC deals with with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers’ interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences; and creates practical and plain-language educational programs for consumers and businesses.
- GovSpot.com: US government, state government, Congress, government jobs and more.
- Find the best and most useful state, national and world government resources at GovSpot.com.
- GovTrack.us: Tracking the U.S. Congress
- Track legislation and votes in the United States Congress
with email updates and RSS feeds. An open-source and community project.
- GPO - U.S. Government Printing Office Home Page
- The core mission of Keeping America Informed, dated to 1813 when Congress determined to make information regarding the work of the three branches of Government available to all Americans. The U.S Government Printing Office (GPO) provides publishing & dissemination services for the official & authentic government publications to Congress, Federal agencies, Federal depository libraries, & the American public.
- Library of Congress
- The Library of Congress. The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 120 million items. The collections include books, sound recordings, motion pictures, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.
- Medicare.gov - The Official U.S. Government Site
- Medicare.gov is a consumer beneficiary Website that provides access to information about Medicare, Medicare health plans, contact information and publications, as well as information about health care fraud and abuse and nursing homes.
- National Archives and Records Administration
- The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever. Those valuable records are preserved and are available to you, whether you want to see if they contain clues about your family’s history, need to prove a veteran’s military service, or are researching an historical topic that interests you.
- National Labor Relations Board
- The National Labor Relations Board is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1935 to administer the National Labor Relations Act, the primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector. The statute guarantees the right of employees to organize and to bargain collectively with their employers, and to engage in other protected concerted activity with or without a union, or to refrain from all such activity.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- OSHA's mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths. Since the agency was created in 1971, occupational deaths have been cut by 62% and injuries have declined by 42%.
- Selective Service System
- The mission of the Selective Service System is to provide manpower to the armed forces in an emergency; and
to run an Alternative Service Program for men classified as conscientious objectors during a draft. Almost all male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service.
- Small Business Administration
- Small Business Administration, sba.gov, About SBA, Newsroom, Services, Small Business Planner, SBA Programs, E-Newaletters, Administrator, Local Resources, FAQ
- Smithsonian Institution
- America's national educational facility with 19 museums, 9 research centers and over 140 affiliate museums around the world.
- Social Security Administration
- Your Social Security taxes pay for three kinds of benefits: retirement, disability and survivors.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States
- The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
- Supreme Court of the United States
- The website of the highest Court
- The White House
- WhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. This site is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, White House history, and the federal government.
- THOMAS (Library of Congress)
- The Library of Congress THOMAS site is the source for federal legislative information. THOMAS provides several options for finding bills, resolutions, and legislative histories from 1973 to the present. Legislative information can be searched across multiple Congresses. THOMAS is also the source for presidential nominations, treaties, committee reports, legislative resources for researchers and teachers. THOMAS draws on the resources of the Library of Congress to provide users with valuable and historical information related to the legislative process.
- U. S. Cabinet - The White House
- Link to all of the Cabinet officials and their departments.
- U. S. Department of Agriculture
- The UDS provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.
- U. S. Department of Commerce
- The U.S. Department of Commerce has a broad mandate to advance economic growth and jobs and opportunities for the American people. It has cross cutting responsibilities in the areas of trade, technology, entrepreneurship, economic development, environmental stewardship and statistical research and analysis.
- U. S. Department of Defense
- One of the missions of Defense.gov, the official web site for the Department of Defense, is to serve as the starting point for finding U.S. military information online. All branches of the service are linked here.
- U. S. Department of Energy
- The Department of Energy's overarching mission is to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex.
- U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
- U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.
- U. S. Department of Justice
- Mission: To enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
- U. S. Department of The Treasury
- Mission: Serve the American people and strengthen national security by managing the U.S. Government's finances effectively, promoting economic growth and stability, and ensuring the safety, soundness, and security of the U.S. and international financial systems.
- U. S. House of Representatives
- Home page of the United States House of Representatives
- U. S. Internal Revenue Service - Forms and Publications
- The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and one of the world's most efficient tax administrators. In 2004, the IRS collected more than $2 trillion in revenue and processed more than 224 million tax returns.
- U. S. Patent and Trademark Office
- The mission is to foster innovation and competitiveness by providing high quality and timely examination of patent and trademark applications, guiding domestic and international intellectual property policy, and delivering intellectual property information and education worldwide.
- U.S. Copyright Office
- U.S. Copyright Office is an office of public record for copyright registration and deposit of copyright material.
- U.S. Department of Education Home Page
- This site contains awealth of information for educators, students, and parents.
- U.S. Department of Labor
- The U.S. Department of Labor is charged with preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs. DOL is responsible for the administration and enforcement of over 180 federal statutes.
- U.S. Department of State
- The mission of the State Department is to create a more secure, democratic, and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the international community. It alos issues passports.
- U.S. Department of the Interior
- The Mission of the Department of the Interior is to protect and provide access to our Nation's natural and cultural heritage and honor our trust responsibilities to Indian Tribes and our commitments to island communities. Interior has established five Departmental goals that encompass the major responsibilities of the Department. These goals provide a framework for the strategic plans of Interior's bureaus. The Departmental goals are as follows: Resource Protection, Resource Use, Recreation, Serving Communities, and Management Excellence.
- U.S. Department of Transportation
- The mission of the Department is to serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- The US Department of Veterans Affairs provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents. The home page for the Department of Veterans Affairs provides links to veterans benefits and services, as well as information and resources for other Departmental programs and offices.
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: official Federal Agency website, including news, legal and other releases and reports, investor education material, and the EDGAR database of corporate disclosure reports
- U.S. Senate
- The web server for the U.S. Senate
- United States Code
- United States Code, available on GPO Access, is the codification of the general and permanent laws of the United States.
- USA.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
- USA.gov: Home page of the U.S. Government's Official Web Portal for all government transactions, services, and information. It provides direct online access to federal, state, local, and tribal governments.
- USPS - The United States Postal Service (U.S. Postal Service)
- Get shipping rates, buy stamps, print postage, track a package, look up a ZIP Code? - Find the mailing products and services you need at USPS.com.
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Another Day in the
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