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The CIA is a U.S. government agency that provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president, the National Security Council, and other policymakers to help them make national security decisions.

The Congressional Directory is the official directory of the U.S. Congress, prepared by the Joint Committee on Printing (JCP) and distributed by the U.S. Government Printing Office. It presents: Short biographies of each member of the Senate and House, listed by state or district; Committee memberships, terms of service, administrative assistants and/or secretaries, and room and telephone numbers for Members of Congress; Lists officials of the courts, military establishments, and other Federal departments and agencies, including D.C. government officials, governors of states and territories, foreign diplomats, and members of the press, radio, and television galleries.

The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.

The FCC regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the Commission is the federal agency responsible for implementing and enforcing America’s communications law and regulations.

Find government native apps, hybrid apps, responsive sites, and mobile websites that offer official information and services, optimized for your smart phone.

The FTC is a bipartisan federal agency with a unique dual mission to protect consumers and promote competition.

Works to provide economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve our Nation's natural resources through conservation, restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands.

Promotes job creation and economic growth by ensuring fair and reciprocal trade, providing the data necessary to support commerce and constitutional democracy, and fostering innovation by setting standards and conducting foundational research and development.

Provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation’s security.

ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. They do this by establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and monitoring those funds, collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research, focusing national attention on key educational issues, and prohibiting discrimination.

DOE works to fulfill its responsibilities associated with the legacy of World War II and the Cold War, including radioactive and chemical waste, environmental contamination, and hazardous material at over 100 sites across the country, and to ensure the future protection of human health and the environment.

The mission of HHS is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.

DHS has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the dedication of more than 240,000 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, and our goal is clear - keeping America safe.

HUD is responsible for national policy and programs that address America's housing needs, that improve and develop the Nation's communities, and enforce fair housing laws.

DOI conserves and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people, provides scientific and other information about natural resources and natural hazards to address societal challenges and create opportunities for the American people, and honors the Nation’s trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities to help them prosper.

The purpose of this department is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the U.S. 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.

DOL works to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

The U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity.

The DOT's mission is to maintain a strong economy and create economic and job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable economic growth and stability at home and abroad, strengthen national security by combating threats and protecting the integrity of the financial system, and manage the U.S. Government’s finances and resources effectively.

DOT works to ensure America has the safest, most efficient and modern transportation system in the world, which boosts our economic productivity and global competitiveness and enhances the quality of life in communities both rural and urban.

The VA provides veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.

GAO is an independent, nonpartisan agency that examines how taxpayer dollars are spent and provides Congress and federal agencies with objective, reliable information to help the government save money and work more efficiently.

The Court is the highest tribunal in the Nation for all cases and controversies arising under the Constitution or the laws of the United States. As the final arbiter of the law, the Court is charged with ensuring the American people the promise of equal justice under law and, thereby, also functions as guardian and interpreter of the Constitution.

As the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web.

Weekly addresses, remarks, photos, briefings, and Presidential Actions, as well as information about the Cabinet, staff, and the Executive Offices of the President.

Provides a collection of documents that contains the budget message of the President, information about the President's budget proposals for a given fiscal year, and other budgetary publications that have been issued throughout the fiscal year.

The CGP is a searchable tool used to locate federal publications that includes descriptive information for historical and current publications as well as direct links to the full document, when available.

The nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.

The CFR annual edition is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation.

Here you will find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.

A service of the United States Government Publishing Office (GPO), this site provides free online access to official Federal Government publications from all three branches of government.

Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.

A wide variety of statistical information from the U.S. Department of Labor.

As the official handbook of the Federal Government, The United States Government Manual provides information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions, and committees. Includes reprints of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

This guide to administrative law is a Library of Congress page that describes and links to federal resources.

Find information about federal courts, judges, services, forms, rules, policies, and statistics related to the court.

Find information on Butler County government, services, courts, and more.

Find information about schools, public safety, voting, city council, taxes, ordinances, and more.

Information and links for PA government, departments, services, and resources.

Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System provides comprehensive public access to court records online and upon request.

The Commonwealth's official publication of rules and regulations.

This directory provides convenient one-stop access to the websites of thousands of state agencies, city and county governments, and other organizations.

Information for every state on elections, voting, state emergency management, health departments, travel, state and county government and municipal courts, governors and elected officials.

States Perform provides users with access to interactive, customizable and up-to-date comparative performance measurement data for 50 states in six key areas: fiscal and economic, public safety and justice, energy and environment, transportation, health and human services, and education.