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 United States Department of Commerce - dKosopedia
The United States Department of Commerce is a Cabinet department of the United States Government concerned with promoting economic growth and is It is administered by the United States Secretary of Commerce.
It was subsequently renamed to the Department of Commerce by President Taft on March 4, 1913, and its bureaus and agencies specializing in labor were transferred to the new Department of Labor.
The mission of the department is to "promote job creation and improved living standards for all Americans by creating an infrastructure that promotes economic growth, technological competitiveness, and sustainable development." Among its tasks are gathering economic and demographic data for business and government decision-making, issuing patents and trademarks, and helping to set industrial standards.
www.dkosopedia.com /wiki/Department_of_Commerce   (164 words)

  
 American Civil Liberties Union : ACLU Amicus Brief in United States Department of Commerce v. United States House of ...
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
United States Dept. of Justice, 491 U.S. 440, 466 (1989) ("[W]e are loath to conclude that Congress intended to press ahead into dangerous constitutional thickets in the absence of firm evidence that it courted those perils."); Edward J. DeBartolo Corp. v.
United States, 277 U.S. 438 (1928), and holding that recording of telephone conversations by law enforcement officials conducted without physical intrusion of telephone booth pursuant to modern wiretapping technology was protected by Fourth Amendment); Joseph Burstyn, Inc. v.
www.aclu.org /scotus/1998/22656lgl19981005.html   (9176 words)

  
 United States Department of State - dKosopedia
The United States Department of State, (often referred to as the State Department) exists to assist the President, through the Secretary of State, in formulating and executing the foreign policy and relations of the United States of America.
The State Department was created by Congress in 1789 as the successor to the Department of Foreign Affairs, and is governed by Title 22, Chapter 38 of the US Code.
The State Department is in charge of the Foreign Service of the United States, making it responsible for U.S. embassies and consulates around the world, as well as the diplomatic personnel who staff them.
www.dkosopedia.com /wiki/State_Department   (602 words)

  
 United States Dep't of Commerce v. Montana, 503 U.S. 442 (1992).
According to the 1990 census, the population of the 50 States that elect the members of the House of Representatives is 249,022,783.
Because each State must be represented by a whole number of legislators, it was necessary either to disregard fractional remainders entirely or to treat some or all of them as equal to a whole Representative.
In the opinion of the committeemembers, given the fact that it is impossible for all States to have districts of the same size, the best method was the one that minimized the discrepancy between the size of the districts in any pair of States.
www.law.cornell.edu /supct/html/91-860.ZO.html   (5926 words)

  
 United States Department of Commerce - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is administered by the United States Secretary of Commerce.
From 1903 to 1913, it was administered by the United States Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
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en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_States_Department_of_Commerce   (210 words)

  
 FDIC: Crossing the Bridge to Self-Employment Program Overviews (Department of Commerce)
The Economic Development Administration, Department of Commerce, was established in 1965 to generate jobs, help retain existing jobs and stimulate industrial, technological and commercial growth in economically distressed areas of the United States.
Eligible applicants include states, cities or other political subdivisions of a state, or a consortium of the subdivisions; Indian tribes; institutions of higher learning; and public or private nonprofit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a state's political subdivision.
The Department of Commerce established the United States Commercial Service in 1980 to help U.S. firms, particularly small and medium sized enterprises, expand their markets beyond the United States.
www.fdic.gov /Consumers/microenterprise/commerce.html   (1387 words)

  
 trade.gov   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
U.S. Commerce Department Forecasts Record Arrivals and Spending from Travelers to the United States - October 18, 2006
United States Implements Softwood Lumber Agreement - October 12, 2006
The International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, manages this global trade site to provide access to ITA information on promoting trade and investment, strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry, and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements.
www.ita.doc.gov   (147 words)

  
 United States Department of Commerce Jobs: Vault Jobs & Employment Profiles
The Department of Commerce, which celebrates its centennial in 2003, acts as the bridge between American businesses and the government.
The Commerce Department has performed a wide variety of services during its cent......
United States Department of Commerce employee surveys are collected by Vault editors, Vault Gold Surveys provide detailed information on jobs and employment at specific employers.
www.vault.com /jobs-company/United-States-Department-of-Commerce.html   (425 words)

  
 06-05-98 DNS Statement of Policy
The Green Paper suggested that the new corporation be incorporated in the United States in order to promote stability and facilitate the continued reliance on technical expertise residing in the United States, including IANA staff at USC/ISI.
As these functions are now performed in the United States, by U.S. residents, and to ensure stability, the new corporation should be headquartered in the United States, and incorporated in the U.S. as a not-for-profit corporation.
Moreover, incorporation in the United States is not intended to supplant or displace the laws of other countries where applicable.
www.ntia.doc.gov /ntiahome/domainname/6_5_98dns.htm   (10473 words)

  
 InfoDome - United States Department of Commerce, Weather Bureau, San Diego
United States Department of Commerce, Weather Bureau, San Diego
The United States Department of Commerce, Weather Bureau records, chronicle San Diego's daily, weekly, and monthly weather.
Initially under the United States Signal Service which was then located in downtown San Diego, the Weather Bureau is currently located at Lindbergh Field.
infodome.sdsu.edu /about/depts/spcollections/collections/wbureau.shtml   (477 words)

  
 Safe Harbor (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
While the United States and the European Union share the goal of enhancing privacy protection for their citizens, the United States takes a different approach to privacy from that taken by the European Union.
The United States uses a sectoral approach that relies on a mix of legislation, regulation, and self regulation.
The Safe Harbor — approved by the EU in July of 2000 — is an important way for U.S. companies to avoid experiencing interruptions in their business dealings with the EU or facing prosecution by European authorities under European privacy laws.
www.export.gov.cob-web.org:8888 /safeharbor   (276 words)

  
 ICANN | United States Department of Commerce Executes Contract for Technical Management of the Internet with ICANN
The United States Department of Commerce has executed a new contract with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to continue to perform the IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) function.
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) initiated this agreement to maintain the continuity and stability of services related to certain interdependent Internet technical management functions, known collectively as the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA).
These functions used to be performed on behalf of the United States Government under a contract between the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the University of Southern California (USC), as part of a research project known as the Terranode Network Technology (TNT).
www.icann.org /announcements/announcement-15aug06.htm   (607 words)

  
 Consumer Goods Industries Homepage
On March 10th, the United States and European Community Reach Agreement on Trade in Wine.
On February 14, the Department of Commerce released a report on the impact of sugar prices on U.S. food manufacturing.
Questions about Web site content, design, and navigation as well as reports of technical problems should be sent to the webmanager at Jamie_Ferman@ita.doc.gov.
www.ita.doc.gov /legal   (272 words)

  
 Department of Commerce Home Page (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Holly, NC - U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary David A. Sampson spoke this morning at the Gaston Chamber of Commerce in Mt. Holly, N.C. Sampson praised U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick and other local leaders for their efforts to establish an economic development strategy to create new 21st century jobs for North Carolina workers.
In his remarks, Sampson said a growing national economy gives Gaston County and the rest of the state a better opportunity to realize economic growth.
He noted that it takes both smart national policies and strong local initiatives to ensure that the American dream reaches all parts of the country.
www.commerce.gov.cob-web.org:8888   (441 words)

  
 DOC Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at the Department of Commerce will work to improve the ability of faith-based and community organizations to fully participate in federal programs, while upholding the department's mission of creating the conditions for economic growth and opportunity by promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, competitiveness, and stewardship in the social service sector.
The Department of Commerce has a long history of providing grants to faith-based and community organizations that give assistance to distressed communities and minority business.
For example, in 2002, the Economic Development Administration (E.D.A) awarded $50,000 to the African American Ministries in Pennsylvania, to develop ways to increase the volume and effectiveness of job training, new building initiatives, business incubation, the use of credit unions, investment clubs, and commercial ventures.
www.osec.doc.gov /fbci   (315 words)

  
 Manufacturing
U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Al Frink will visit and meet with employees at Faribault Mills.
U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Al Frink will deliver the keynote address at the Pulp and Paper Manufacturers Association's 2006 Fall Conference in Minneapolis, MN (more)
U.S. Commerce Official to Honor Superior Products and Discuss Benefits of Trade in Ohio - U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Al Frink will discuss the benefits of trade to the United States and Ohio during a visit to Superior Products, Inc., which manufacturers a complete line of compressed gas fittings, assemblies and manifold systems.
www.manufacturing.gov   (292 words)

  
 American Civil Liberties Union : United States Department of Commerce v. United States House of Representatives, 98-404
American Civil Liberties Union : United States Department of Commerce v.
Home : Supreme Court : 1998 Term : United States Department of Commerce v.
> ACLU Amicus Brief in United States Department of Commerce v.
www.aclu.org /scotus/1998/22653res1998100598404/22653res19981005.html   (132 words)

  
 Asian Americans of the US Department of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
It is the largest and one of the oldest Asian American organizations in the United States.
Minority Business Development Agency - The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of the United States Department of Commerce is the only Federal agency specifically created to encourage the creation, growth, and expansion of minority-owned businesses in the United States.
NAACP - The principle objective of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of the United States.
www.rdc.noaa.gov /~hrmo/ap-links.htm   (1102 words)

  
 United States Department of Commerce Herbert Hoover Building :: 1401 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
United States Department of Commerce Herbert Hoover Building :: 1401 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, United States :: Glass Steel and Stone
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United States Department of Commerce Herbert Hoover Building
www.glasssteelandstone.com /BuildingDetail.php?ID=1518   (190 words)

  
 Government Programmes in the United States - Department of Commerce - Equal Employment Opportunities
The Administration led special focus roundtables at Women in Technology International Conferences held in Austin, TX (March 1998) and in Boston, MA (October 1998) to begin a national dialogue among women in information technology.
The International Trade Administration has launched a Women in International Trade Initiative for women-owned firms in the United States.
The Initiative aims to promote women’s economic rights and independence, facilitate equal access to resources and trade, and strengthen women’s economic capacity and commercial networks by placing women-owned companies in touch with prospective foreign business partners.
www.ilo.org /public/english/employment/gems/eeo/program/usa/dc.htm   (245 words)

  
 Simplified Network Application Process (SNAP) Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
If the Department discovers a violation or potential violation of law or contract and may be referred to an appropriate agency, whether Federal, state, local or foreign, charged with the responsibility of investigating or prosecuting such violations or charges;
To the Department of Justice in connection with determining whether disclosure thereof is required by the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. To a contractor of the Department having need for the information in the performance of the contract, but not operating a system of records within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. 552a(m).
To the Office of Personnel Management: for personnel research purposes; as a data source for management information; for the production of summary descriptive statistics and analytical studies in support of the function for which the records are collected and maintained; or for related manpower studies; and/or
snap.bis.doc.gov   (486 words)

  
 2600 | United States Department of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
The United States Department of Commerce had a little surprise waiting for them on Friday, February 20, 1998.
This page doesn't really say a whole lot but we're sure it was a real fl eye to an administration that has had its fair share of embarrassments and scandals.
For hacks where frames were used, use your browsers back button to get to other hacked sites.
www.2600.com /hackedphiles/statusa_hacked   (80 words)

  
 Department of Commerce - United States - Equal Employment Opportunities
Department of Commerce - United States - Equal Employment Opportunities
Since 1972, the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce has conducted a survey of women-owned businesses every five years as part of its economic census.
For further information, please contact the Employment Sector
www.ilo.org /public/english/employment/gems/eeo/law/usa/i_doc.htm   (53 words)

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