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Executive Branch
White House -- http://www.whitehouse.gov
Links to information and a guide to U.S. Federal Government information resources, including access to commonly requested federal services and the latest updates on what's happening at the White House.
U.S. Department of Agriculture -- http://www.usda.gov
Through its agencies, USDA's mission is to enhance the quality of life for the American people through agricultural production support; safe, affordable, nutritious food; care of farming and forestry lands; rural community development; economic support to farmers and rural residents; expanding global markets for agricultural and forestry products and to reduce world hunger.
U.S. Department of Commerce -- http://www.doc.gov
Its mission is to promote job creation, economic growth, sustainable development, and improved living standards for all Americans, by working in partnership with businesses, universities, communities and workers.
U.S. Department of Defense -- http://www.defenselink.mil/osd/
Office of the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary is the principal policy defense advisor to the President and is responsible for the formulation of general defense policy and policy related matters to the Department of Defense.
U.S. Department of Education -- http://www.ed.gov/index.jsp
The programs and services of the Department of Education provide national leadership and partnerships to address critical issues in American education; serve as a national clearinghouse of good ideas; help families pay for college; help local communities and schools meet the most pressing needs of their students; prepare students for employment in a changing economy and ensure nondiscrimination by recipients of federal education funds.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services -- http://www.hhs.gov
Protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services, particularly for those who are least able to help themselves.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development -- http://www.hud.gov
Its mission is to help people create communities of opportunity, provide decent housing and suitable living environment for all citizens in urban communities. Also has information on federal programs to help the homeless.
U.S. Department of Interior -- http://www.doi.gov
Its mission is to protect and provide access to the Nation's natural and cultural heritage and honor tUtilities Programst responsibilities to tribes.
U.S. Department of Justice -- http://www.usdoj.gov
Serves as counsel for its citizens by representing them in enforcing the law in the public interest. It protects citizens against crime, while enforcing drug, immigration and naturalization laws. DOJ also ensures healthy competition of business in U.S.'s free enterprise system.
U.S. Department of Labor -- http://www.dol.gov
Its mission is preparing Americans for new and better jobs while ensuring the adequacy of America's workplace. Includes information about Welfare-to-Work Grants Initiative and related efforts.
U.S. Department of State -- http://www.state.gov
The lead U.S. foreign affairs agency advances U.S. objectives and interest in shaping a freer, more secure, and more prosperous world through formulating, representing and implementing the President's foreign policy.
U.S. Department of Transportation -- http://www.dot.gov
Works with thousands of businesses, other institutions, and state and local governments across the United States. The Department works to ensure that America's transportation system continues to be the best, safest, and most efficient system in the world.
U.S. Department of Treasury -- http://www.ustreas.gov/
Manages the Government's finances, promotes a stable economy and helps to ensure a safer America.
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs -- http://www.va.gov
Provides services and benefits to veterans and their dependents through its comprehensive programs.
Agencies
Census Bureau -- http://www.census.gov
Provides top quality statistics on social, demographic and economic information in the United States--local, county, state, etc.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention -- http://www.cdc.gov
Gives information on the Center: its mission, publications and products. Provides health information, data & statistics and information on funding opportunities.
Economic Development Administration -- http://www.osec.doc.gov/eda/Default.htm
A Department of Commerce agency, it's mission is to help rural and urban areas of the Nation experiencing high unemployment, low-income levels, or sudden and severe economic distress.
Economic Research Service -- http://www.ers.usda.gov/
A USDA agency providing a source for economics analysis and information on agriculture, food, natural resources and rural America.
Environmental Protection Agency -- http://www.epa.gov
It's mission is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment--air, water and land upon which life depends.
Farm Service Agency -- http://www.fsa.usda.gov
Agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Its mission is to help farmers conserve land and water resources, assist farmers and ranchers and help farm operations recover from the effects of disaster.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -- http://www.fema.gov/
An independent agency that provides disaster assistance, works to reduce risks and strengthen support systems for people and their communities.
Federal Housing Finance Board -- http://www.fhfb.gov/
An independent agency that has regulatory authority and supervisory oversight responsibility for the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks and the Office of Finance. The Board establishes policy for the Affordable Housing Community Investment and Community Support Programs.
National Agricultural Statistics Service -- http://www.usda.gov/nass
Agency within U.S. Department of Agriculture which conducts hundreds of surveys and prepares reports covering virtually every facet of U.S. agriculture--production and supplies of food and fiber, prices paid and received by farmers, farm labor and wages, farm aspects of the industry.
National Agricultural Library Rural Information Center -- http://www.nalusda.gov/ric/index.html
Within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Provides information and referral services for rural communities, officials, organizations and citizens. For more information or assistance, call 1-800-633-7701, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., EST.
National Science Foundation -- http://www.nsf.gov/
An independent U.S. government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through programs that invest over $3.3 billion a year in almost 20,000 research and education projects in science and engineering.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration -- http://www.ntia.doc.gov
NTIA is within the Dept. of Commerce and is the President's principal voice on domestic and international telecommunications and information policy making. NTIA aggressively works to spur innovation, encourage competition, create job growth and provide consumers with more choices and better quality telecommunications, information services and products at lower prices. Also has information on grants and assistance.
Small Business Administration -- http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov
SBA helps America's entrepreneurs form successful small enterprises. Offices located in every state offer financing, training and advocacy for small firms. Site provides useful information on starting a business and information on obtaining financial assistance.
Social Security Administration -- http://www.ssa.gov
The website provides information on how to apply for benefits, disability and medicare. Online direct services allows one to request a personal earnings and benefits estimate statement. Also includes research, evaluation and statistical information.
U.S. General Services Administration -- http://www.gsa.gov
One of the three central management agencies in the federal government, that provides managed space, supplies, services, and solutions, at the best value, to enable Federal employees to accomplish their missions.
Judicial Branch
Federal Courts -- http://www.uscourts.gov/
Provides various electronic public access services for federal court information.
Legislative
Government Accounting Office -- http://www.gao.gov/
Investigates matters relating to the receipt and disbursement of public funds and performs audits and evaluations of government programs and activities.
Government Printing Office -- http://www.access.gpo.gov
Prints and distributes publications by Congress, Executive Departments and establishments of the Federal Government. Provides access to various government information products.
Library of Congress -- http://www.loc.gov
Provides full text access to current bills under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, library services and resources for research and historical information.
THOMAS-Legislative Information on the Internet -- http://thomas.loc.gov/
Access to the latest in Congress (floor activities and action), bills, congressional records, committee information, historical documents and the legislative process.
U.S. House of Representatives -- http://www.house.gov/
Information on legislative activities, committees, representatives and learning more about the House of Representatives. Also has links to obtain other related resources and sites.
U.S. Senate -- http://www.senate.gov/
Information on legislative activities, committees, senators and learning more about the Senate. Also has links to obtain other related resources and sites.
Other Federal Information
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance -- http://www.cfda.gov/
A government wide compendium of Federal programs, project services, and activities which provide more assistance or benefits to the American public. It contains financial and non-financial assistance programs administered by departments and establishments of the Federal Government.
Code of Federal Regulations -- http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html
A codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the Executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
Federal Register -- http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html
The official daily publication for Rules, Proposed Rules, Notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as Executive Orders and other Presidential documents.
Fedlaw -- http://www.thecre.com/fedlaw/default.htm
Research engine that provides important Federal Government information to Federal employees and lawyers. Links include Federal Regulations, GAO Decisions, Legislation, State Laws, Federal Courts, etc.
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