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U.S. Government |
You will find numerous links to different government, news, and other sources that willl be beneficial while you're in this class. Use the menu bar below to direct you to the desired resource.
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Magazines | Legislative Branch | Executive
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Agencies | Organizations | Political
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Supreme Court Of the United States - your link to the U.S. Supreme
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Library of Congress - harbors a plethora of information on a wide
variety of sources. The Senate - the Official website of the Senate. U. S. House of Representatives - the official House website. Offers everything you ever wanted to know and more. Thomas Legislative Information - a great resource for finding past and pending legislation. General Accounting Office (GAO) -the GAO examines the use of public funds, evaluates federal programs and activities, and provides analyses, options, recommendations, and other assistance to help the Congress make effective oversight, policy, and funding decisions. U. S. Govt. Printing Office (GPO) - the GPO maintains permanent public access to important Government information Congressional Budget Office (CBO) - Provides links to objective, timely, nonpartisan analyses needed for economic and budget decisions and with the information and estimates required for the Congressional budget process. |
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Employment Opp. Comm (EEOC) - working to ensure that our workplace
is discrimination free. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - role of regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. Federal Election Commission - administers and enforces the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA). The duties of the FEC, are to disclose campaign finance information, to enforce the provisions of the law such as the limits and prohibitions on contributions, and to oversee the public funding of Presidential elections. Federal Reserve System - the central bank of the United States that provides the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - works to ensure that the nation’s markets are vigorous, efficient and free of restrictions that harm consumers. NASA - your guide to space. National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States - independent, bipartisan commission created to prepare an account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and to provide recommendations designed to guard against future attacks. National Council on Disability - makes recommendations to the President and Congress on disability policy. National Endowment for the Arts - provides national recognition and support to significant projects of artistic excellence, thus preserving and enhancing our nation's diverse cultural heritage. National Endowment for the Humanities - independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. National Institute for Literacy - shares information about literacy and supports the development of high-quality literacy services so all Americans can develop essential basic skills. National Labor Relations Board - investigates and remedies labor practices, and conducts secret-ballot elections to determine union representation. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) - Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) - seeks to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the U. S. securities markets. Small Business Administration (SBA) - seeks to maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters. Social Security Administration (SSA) - provides information about Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance Benefits, and Supplemental Security Income. U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board - independent, quasi-judicial agency in the Executive branch that serves as the guardian of Federal merit systems. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - is responsible for setting national standards for a variety of environmental programs and delegates to states and tribes responsibility for issuing permits, and monitoring and enforcing compliance. |
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White House - your link to the President and the Executive Office
staff. President - a look at past Presidents, speeches, memoirs, etc. Center for the Study of the Presidency - seeks to further the understanding and functioning of the American Presidency and its related institutions. |
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