- Politics/Government : U.S. Government
Federal Government Information Exchange
central federal information server for locating federal gov't sites and resources
FedWorld Information Network
repository of government information from federal employment to tax forms
Census Bureau
conduct a demographic statistical survey of the u.s. population
Department of Agriculture
regulates and subsidizes agriculture growth and development in the u.s.
Department of Commerce
responsible for promoting economic and business growth in the united states
Department of Education
the fed's answer to the nation's educational problems
Department of Energy
sets nation's energy and technology policy for efficiency and growth
Department of Health and Human Services
provides health and social services for low-income people
Department of Housing and Urban Development
agency that subsidizes housing development throughout the u.s.
Department of the Interior
responsible for management and conservation of the nation's public lands
Department of Justice
enforces federal laws and serves as legal counsel for its citizens
Department of State
commands diplomatic relations with foreign powers
Department of Transportation
regulates traffic on the nation's highways, railways, and waterways
Department of Veterans Affairs
provides benifits and pensions to retired and disabled veterans
Drug Enforcement Administration
agency responsible for restricting the flow of illegal drug trafficing
Environmental Protection Agency
offers regulatory guidelines and environmental information
Federal Aviation Agency
agency responsible for maintaining air traffic control and regulating airlines
Federal Bureau of Investigation
primary investigative arm of the department of justice
Federal Communications Commission
agency in charge of regulating the nation's air waves and communications
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
deposit insurer maintaining the security of the american banking system
Federal Election Commission
regulates campaign contributions and the vote tally for the federal elections
Federal Emergency Management Agency
agency responsible for assisting in disaster relief in times of emergency
Food and Drug Administration
federal agency setting food and drug guidelines
General Services Administration
agency responsible for procurement of government goods and properties
U.S. Geological Survey
responsible for classification and geological examination of public lands
U.S. Government Printing Office
prints and distributes documents and publications of the federal government
U.S. House of Represenatives
congress offers a variety of informations on legislative proposals and bills
U.S. Information Agency
delegated to influence foreign publics in promotion of american interests
International Trade Commission
chief regulator of foreign trade with the united states
Library of Congress
provides resources available and useful to congress to the american people
U.S. Mint
producer of coins and paper currency within the united states
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
administrative agency mandating on the job safety and health guidelines
Patent and Trademark Office
america's protector of intelluctual property, ideas, and designs
National Park Service
maintains and operates america's national parks and wildlife sanctuaries
National Performance Review
aimmed at trimming wasteful bureaucracy and improving gov't efficiency
National Security Agency
coordinates the intelligence security
U.S. Postal Service
provides information on the post office's delivery services
Securities & Exchanges Commission
the investor's advocate, fighting investment fraud and insider trading
The U.S. Senate
provides a background on the senate's procedures and day to day activities
Small Business Administration
promotes the growth and development of the nation's small businesses
Social Security Online
information on drawing social security and disability pensions
Thomas - Legislative Information on the Internet
provides citizens with insight into new legislation on the floor
The White House
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