The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) publishes information for consumers on the subject of credit and enforces federal laws on credit. For a list of free publications, write to the FTC's Public Reference Department at the address given below. While the FTC does not handle individual cases,... more
About NIH: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) , The Nation's Medical Research Agency , includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and... more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protects people's health and safety by preventing and controlling diseases and injuries; enhances health decisions by providing credible information on critical health issues; and promotes health living through strong partnerships with... more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is dedicated to saving lives, preventing injuries and illnesses, and protecting America's workers. Safety and health add value to business, the workplace and life.
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the... more
FEMA manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on... more
The National Waste Minimization Program supports efforts that promote a more sustainable society, reduce the amounts of waste generated, and lower the toxicity and persistence of those wastes that are, of necessity, generated. Our partnership program, The National Partnership for... more
Since 1775, the United States Postal Service and its predecessor, the Post Office Department, have connected friends, families, neighbors and businesses by mail. An independent federal agency that visits more than 146 million homes and businesses every day, the Postal Service is the only... more
The Division is primarily responsible for enforcing federal statutes and executive orders that prohibit unlawful discrimination. Since the Division was established in 1957, it has played an important and exciting role in the passage and enforcement of our nation's civil rights laws. The... more
The Library of Congress, the National Science Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, provide support to the work of the Archive.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) are the SBA's largest non-finance program and one of the Agency's principal business development resources. The primary objective of the SBDC program is national service delivery designed to make a significant, strategic investment in building and... more
The PBGC is a federal corporation created under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. It currently guarantees payment of basic pension benefits earned by 44 million American workers and retirees participating in over 30,000 private-sector defined benefit pension plans. The... more
FDA offers more guidance on ASRs and MIAs from IVD Technology
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering, with an annual budget of $5.91 billion. NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to nearly 1,700 universities and... more
The U.S. Agency for International Development is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. The USAID supports long-term and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting... more
CalPERS is the nation's largest public pension fund. The System provides retirement and health benefits to more than 1.4 million public employees and their families.
Congress created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1933 to restore public confidence in the nation's banking system. The FDIC insures deposits at the nation's 8,650 banks and savings associations and it promotes the safety and soundness of these institutions by identifying,... more
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) (www.ahrq.gov) develops and disseminates research-based information to increase the scientific knowledge needed to enhance consumer and clinical decision-making, improve health care quality, and promote efficiency in the organization... more
The mission of the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science and efficient management. The USDA further supports production agriculture; promotes an... more
The Peace Corps has announced that the College of Charleston is one of the top 25 schools in the nation when it comes to alumni working as Peace Corps Volunteers. Since the Peace Corps' inception, 126 alumni of College of Charleston have joined its ranks. Charleston is in the medium-sized... more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire,... more
Medicare's Hospital Quality Initiative is designed to improve the quality of hospital care across the nation. The program is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) national Quality Initiative that also focuses on improving the quality of care in home health... more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is committed toproviding the most accurate and complete information available to itscustomers, the American traveling public, in a helpful and courteous fashion.NHTSA is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in... more
The FAA also is developing four more similar ADs that affect some other aircraft models. The agency will publish these proposals in the Federal Register at a later date. These proposed ADs are unrelated to the Swissair 111 accident that occurred off Nova Scotia in September 1998. The... more
The EEOC is the federal government agency responsible for enforcing the nation's anti-discrimination laws in the workplace.
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is Canada’s lead agency for development assistance. It has a mandate to support sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable, and prosperous world. Want to... more
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation An independent self-sustaining U.S. Government agency that sells political risk insurance and project financing to encourage private investment by U.S. companies
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) closes at the end of this month, to make way for the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR), established under the Equality Act 2006, which opens on 1 October. The new Commission replaces not only the DRC but also the Equal Opportunities... more
The National Park Service, which manages the fund, evaluates and approves grants and oversees project compliance and completion. The grants help states develop and maintain high quality recreation areas and stimulate nonfederal investments in the protection and maintenance of recreation... more
The FBI established the Records Management Division in 2002 to update and modernize all of the FBI's records management control systems. The division provides executive direction and full-time oversight for all records policies and functions, and consolidating all records operations to... more
HEALTHFINDER is a gateway site designed to help consumers find health and human services information quickly. < It includes links to more than 1250 Web sites, including more than 250 federal sites and 1000 state, local, not-for-profit, university and other consumer health resources.
TVA is the nation's largest public power producer, and is completely self-financed. TVA provides power to large industries and 158 power distributors that serve 8.6 million consumers in seven southeastern states.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. FERC also reviews proposals to build liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines as well as licensing... more
The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It was created by the U.S. Congress with the passage of the Federal Reserve Act in 1913 to provide a more flexible and more stable monetary and financial system. The Federal Reserve System is composed of a central,... more
The DoH and NIT are delivering a National programme of Independent Treatment Centres (TC) to support the DoH commitment to increase the provision of routine surgical procedures. The TC programme will engage with the local NHS Trusts and the independent healthcare provider, in delivering... more
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the... more
The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established, bringing the arts to all Americans, and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal... more
The USGS serves the nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize the loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. The Library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care.
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is located in a Maryland suburb outside of Washington DC and is home to the Nations largest organization of combined scientists and engineers dedicated to learning and sharing their knowledge of the Earth, Solar System and the Universe.
NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is an investment in the future. The people of NASA boldly expand frontiers to inspire and serve America and to benefit the quality of life on Earth. For more than 45 years, NASA has focused its groundbreaking work on scientific... more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the principal federal agency responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The HHS is responsible for more than 300 programs and... more
The U.S. Small Business Administration is the nation's largest financial backer of small businesses. The SBA's programs and services help business owners start, run, and grow their businesses, and provide a range of financial, technical, and management assistance. The SBA also plays a... more
NCD is an independent federal agency and is composed of 15 members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. We provide advice to the President, Congress, and executive branch agencies to promote policies, programs, practices, and procedures that: (A)... more
FirstGov.gov, the award-winning federal portal, provides government information and services to citizens, businesses and other governments. FirstGov.gov is an integral part of creating a citizen-centric government, keeping in line with one of the five priorities in President Bush's... more
USDA Rural Development's mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for rural residents. Rural Development has invested nearly $91 billion since 2001 for equity and technical assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business development,... more
The Department of Defense (DoD) is America,s largest company, comprised of 5.3 million men and women, including active duty, guard, civilians and retirees, and their families that receive DOD support. The DoD is responsible for providing the military forces needed to deter war and protect... more
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