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	Federal Government of the United States (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The government of the United States, established by the Constitution, is a federal republic of 50 states.
		The United States Department of Justice represents the U.S. government in legal matters and courts of law, and renders legal advice and opinions upon request to the president and to the heads of the executive departments.
		The United States courts of appeals are "appellate courts" that hear appeals of cases decided by the district courts.
	www.bidprobe.com /en/wikipedia/f/fe/federal_government_of_the_united_states_1.html (3390 words)

	Federal Government of the United States - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The head of the executive branch is the President of the United States.
		The United States district courts are the "trial courts" where cases are filed and decided.
		The Supreme Court of the United States hears appeals from the decisions of the courts of appeals.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Federal_Government_of_the_United_States (3458 words)

	United States Cabinet article - United States Cabinet order precedence Executive branch United States Federal Executive ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Cabinet is that part of the Executive branch of the United States Government consisting of the heads of the Federal Executive Departments.
		Unlike contemporary European advisors who were given the title "minister", the heads of these executive departments would be given the title of "secretary" followed by the name of their department.
		From 1789 to 1947, the duties of the Secretary of Defense were instead handled by Cabinet-level positions of the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy.
	www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/United_States_Cabinet (1026 words)

	Federal_government_of_the_United_States
		The government of the United States, established by the U.S. Constitution, is a federal republic of 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and many insular areas, the largest of which are Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam.
		The federal legal system is based on statutory law, while most state and territorial law is based on English common law, with the exception of Louisiana (based on the Napoleonic Code due to its time as a French colony) and Puerto Rico (based on Spanish law).
		The United States courts of appeals are "appellate courts" that hear appeals of cases decided by the district courts, and some direct appeals from administrative agencies.
	www.tuxedo-shop.com /search.php?title=Federal_government_of_the_United_States (1384 words)

	FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES FACTS AND INFORMATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The government of the United States, established by the U.S. Constitution, is a federal_republic of 50 U.S._states, the District_of_Columbia, and many insular_areas, the largest of which are Puerto_Rico, the U.S._Virgin_Islands, American_Samoa, and Guam.
		The laws of the United States are contained in federal legislation, collected in the U.S. Code; regulations adopted by administrative_agencies empowered to do so by legislation; and judicial and agency decisions interpreting the statutes and regulations.
		Because of the size and broad powers and capabilities of the United States federal government, it typically is referred to as the most powerful such government in the world and the sole remaining superpower.
	www.isnewyork.com /Federal_government_of_the_United_States (1293 words)

	United_States_Department_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.
		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.
	www.freecaviar.com /search.php?title=United_States_Department_of_Commerce (165 words)

	Bureau of Justice Statistics Publications Alphabetical Listing
		Crime and Justice in the United States and in England and Wales, 1981-96, 10/98.
		Probation and Parole in the United States, 2004, 11/05.
		Probation and Parole in the United States, 2003, 7/04.
	www.ojp.usdoj.gov /bjs/pubalp2.htm (9227 words)

	United States Federal Government Revenue - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		United States is the federal government and its federal states and territories...
		United States Code, which is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States...
		States government established by an Act of U.S. Congress in 1789 to manage the revenue of the United States government.
	revenue.fmqg.com /index.php?k=united-states-federal-government-revenue (701 words)

	United States Government - The Executive Departments
		The heads of the 14 departments, chosen by the president and approved by the Senate, form a council of advisers generally known as the president's "cabinet." In addition to departments, there are a number of staff organizations grouped into the Executive Office of the President.
		The Department of Justice represents the U.S. government in legal matters and courts of law, and renders legal advice and opinions upon request to the president and to the heads of the executive departments.
		The Department of Transportation (DOT) establishes the nation's overall transportation policy through 10 operating units that encompass highway planning, development, and construction; urban mass transit; railroads; civilian aviation; and the safety of waterways, ports, highways, and oil and gas pipelines.
	countrystudies.us /united-states/government-9.htm (2321 words)

	United States Department of Transportation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Employees 58,622 (2004) The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is a United States Cabinet department of the United States government of the United States concerned with transport.
		It was established by an act of United States Congress on October 15, 1966 and began operation on April 1, 1967.
		It is administered by the United States Secretary of Transportation.
	read-and-go.hopto.org /United-States-Executive-Departments/United-States-Department-of-Transportation.html (265 words)

	Federal Register-Executive Order 12333 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The United States intelligence effort shall provide the President and the National Security Council with the necessary information on which to base decisions concerning the conduct and development of foreign, defense and economic policy, and the protection of United States national interests from foreign security threats.
		Collection within the United States shall be undertaken by the FBI except that other agencies of the Intelligence Community may also collect such information concerning present or former employees, present or former intelligence agency contractors or their present or former employees, or applicants for any such employment or contracting;
		The duties and responsibilities of the Director of Central Intelligence and the heads of other departments, agencies, and entities engaged in intelligence activities to cooperate with the Congress in the conduct of its responsibilities for oversight of intelligence activities shall be as provided in title 50, United States Code, section 413.
	www.cia.gov /cia/information/eo12333.html (5261 words)

	United States Department of Commerce (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		entrance of U.S. Department of Commerce The United States Department of Commerce is a United States Cabinet department of the United States government of the United States concerned with promoting economic growth.
		It was subsequently renamed to the Department of Commerce by William Howard Taft on March 4, 1913, and its bureaus and agencies specializing in labor were transferred to the new United States 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.
	read-and-go.hopto.org /United-States-Executive-Departments/United-States-Department-of-Commerce.html (204 words)

	Articles - United States Cabinet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		There is no explicit definition of the term "Cabinet" in either the United States Code or the Code of Federal Regulations.
		George Washington's first Cabinet consisted of Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury, Henry Knox as Secretary of War, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.
		Between the years 1829 and 1971, the Post Office Department was a Cabinet-level executive agency and thus the Postmaster General was a Cabinet officer.
	www.gps-corner.com /articles/United_States_Cabinet (993 words)

	USDOJ: Office of the Attorney General
		The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the Office of the Attorney General which evolved over the years into the head of the Department of Justice and chief law enforcement officer of the Federal Government.
		The Attorney General represents the United States in legal matters generally and gives advice and opinions to the President and to the heads of the executive departments of the Government when so requested.
		Since the 1870 Act that established the Department of Justice as an executive department of the government of the United States, the Attorney General has guided the world's largest law office and the central agency for enforcement of federal laws.
	www.usdoj.gov /ag (124 words)

	U.S. CONSTITUTION
		Clause 7: The President shall, at stated Times, receive for his Services, a Compensation, which shall neither be encreased nor diminished during the Period for which he shall have been elected, and he shall not receive within that Period any other Emolument from the United States, or any of them.
		The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.
		On the 25th of May, seven States having convened, George Washington, of Virginia, was unanimously elected President, and the consideration of the proposed constitution was commenced.
	www.house.gov /Constitution/Constitution.html (3004 words)

	FindLaw: Federal Resources
		Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Treasury Department...
		Executive Agencies Provides links to information about the federal executive branch agencies, including the departments of agriculture, education, state, defense, energy and justice.
		Executive Branch Includes links to Executive agencies, the White House, the Offices of the President and Vice-President, the National Security Council, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Council of Economic Advisors.
	findlaw.com /10fedgov (808 words)

	Federal Highway Administration Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The final rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility was published in the Federal Register (69 FR 54562) on September 9, 2004 with an effective date of October 12, 2007.
		In formulating their collective vision for their city, region, or State, participants consider a number of factors that affect growth, such as land use and development, transportation, economic growth, health and safety, and environmental resources.
		A primary goal of scenario planning is to engage the general public, the business community, resource agencies, and elected officials on a broad scale; to gain a thorough understanding of community values, growth trends, and tradeoffs; and to incorporate participants' values and feedback into future plans.
	www.fhwa.dot.gov (972 words)

	HG United States Executive Branch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Department of the Interior Office of Inspector General
		Department of the Interior Office of Managing Risk and Public Safety
		Department of the Interior Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians
	hg.org /executive.html (75 words)

	Directory - Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Departments: Transportation: Federal ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) assists in developing improved mass transportation system for cities and communities nationwide.
		While buses and rail vehicles are the most common type of public transportation, other kinds include commuter ferryboats, trolleys, inclined railways, subways, and people movers.
		Federal Transit Administration (FTA) · iweb · Interested in easing traffic congestion, reducing pollution from automobile emissions, shortening travel times and making communities more livable.
	www.incywincy.com /default?p=5817224 (121 words)

	United States Patent and Trademark Office Home Page
		an Agency of the United States Department of Commerce
		The PCT is an international agreement that simplifies the filing of patent applications in its 128 member states.
		A PCT application may be used as a national application for a patent in any of the designated PCT countries.
	www.uspto.gov (613 words)

	NTIS-National Technical Information Service
		The National Audiovisual Center is a unique centralized resource for federally developed training and educational materials and includes over 9,000 audiovisual and media productions.
		This Report on Department of Homeland Security privacy activities demonstrates that the Department is working to "operationalize" privacy awareness and best practices throughout DHS.
		This is the Official IRS Pub-1796 includes current and prior year federal tax forms, instructions, publications and bulletins.
	www.ntis.gov (207 words)

	U.S. Department of the Interior
		The Department of the Interior has outlined its efforts and those of its partners in investigating highly pathogenic avian influenza in migratory birds and theplans now underway to protect the health of Interior employees and the millions of visitors to Department-managed lands.
		Receives over 450 million visits each year to 388 units of the national park system, 544 wildlife refuges and vast areas of multiple use lands.
		The Department of the Interior has declined to acknowledge three petitioners in Connecticut as Indian tribes under Federal law.
	www.doi.gov (458 words)

	Employment & Training Administration (ETA) - U.S. Department of Labor
		ETA invites public comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the confidentiality and disclosure of state unemployment compensation information.
		First introduced by President Bush in his 2004 State of the Union Address, Community-Based Job Training Grants support workforce training for high growth industries through the nation’s community and technical colleges.
		The U.S. Department of Labor is providing assistance to individuals impacted by the Gulf Coast hurricanes.
	www.doleta.gov (571 words)

	ATF Online - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
		Maine State Fire Marshal John Dean requested ATF assistance, and members of his office are working side by side with federal investigators.
		As part of the Justice Department, ATF is positioned to be even more effective, safeguarding the American public by enforcing Federal laws on firearms, explosives, and arson.
		The government may monitor and audit usage of this system, and all persons are hereby notified that use of this system constitutes consent to such monitoring and auditing.
	www.atf.treas.gov (814 words)

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