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  Department - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A department is a part of a larger organization with a specific responsibility.
A department store is a retail store that includes many specialized departments such as clothing or household items.
A naval Department is a section devoted to one of several major tasks.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Department   (189 words)

  
 Government Publications Department Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
We have US government publications dating to the 18th century, and Illinois publications from the 19th century.
Catalog of Government Publications http://catalog.gpo.gov/ — from the US Government Printing Office, “provides an index to print and electronic publications created by Federal agencies.” The database covers from 1976 to the present.
U.S. Government Manual http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/index.html — directory of all three branches of the federal government, with brief explanations of agencies, their enabling legislation and organization charts.
www.niulib.niu.edu /govpub   (1206 words)

  
 collections
The UIC Government Documents Department is a 90% selective depository library for US Government publications.
Although the library began collecting US Government publications in 1956, the Documents Department has acquired a strong historical collection including an almost complete Serial Set.
In addition to an extensive collection of Chicago government publications, the department also maintains a collection of local municipality (six-county area) publications, and publications from cities of similar size across the country.
www.uic.edu /depts/lib/documents/resources/collections.shtml   (322 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Technology | Google data request fuels fears
While this is far less than the US government's request for 60 days worth of data, it is likely to produce a huge file tens, if not hundreds, of gigabytes in size.
In court documents the US government said it had tried to generate the same information using the Internet Archive website but did not get the results it wanted.
He said the fear was that the US Government wanted to set a precedent with this request so it can turn to search firms whenever they want, for whatever data is deemed important.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/technology/4631924.stm   (703 words)

  
 US Department of Justice and US Government Abuse WATCH
There was a time that to most of us, the USDOJ United States Department of Justice represented the good guys against the bad guys.
Respect between government and its citizens was a two way street, most often accompanied by a mutual regard for social turf.
Employees of government are targeted, brutalized, terminated and threatened, because they are the wrong race, or religion, or have the whistleblowing temerity to fight corruption and terrorist friendly ineptitude in a vindictive and arrogant government bureaucracy devoid of conscience and decency.
dojgov.net   (697 words)

  
 U.S. Elections 2004 - US Department of State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
U.S. Elections 2004 - US Department of State
The December 30 certification -- after two recounts -- of Democratic candidate Christine Gregoire as the governor-elect of the state of Washington concluded the closest election in state history.
is produced and maintained by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs.
usinfo.state.gov /dhr/democracy/elections.html   (359 words)

  
 Bernstein vs. US Department of State - August 25, 1997 Decision
To the extent that plaintiff argues that the regulations governing encryption are not a temporary exercise of emergency power, the question really belongs to the legitimacy of the Executive Order in the first instance and the court declines to address it.
The Court contrasted laws that are directed at expression, such as one governing the circulation of newspapers, with laws of general applicability not aimed at conduct commonly associated with expression, such as a law requiring building permits.
While the government cannot avoid the constitutional deficiencies of its regulations by rotating oversight of them from department to department, the court does not believe that such was the intent here.
cr.yp.to.mirror.dogmap.org /export/1997/0825-order.html   (10682 words)

  
 NMSU: Government
The mission of the Department of Government is to produce and impart knowledge and skills necessary for understanding political issues and participating in public affairs.The Department of Government offers an undergraduate major in Government, a Law and Society supplementary major, a Master of Arts in Government, and a Master of Public Administration.
"Grand ideas of government - lofty abstract principles, even the wisest constitutions and laws - depend for their very life and meaning on the willingness of citizens and leaders to apply them and to improve them." - Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1962.
"Government is a trust, and the officers of the government are trustees; and both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people." - Henry Clay, 1829.
www.nmsu.edu /~govdept   (227 words)

  
 Bibliography for the Environment - US Department of State
International scholars examine "how U.S. foreign policy affects and is affected by global environmental change." Case studies examine biodiversity, environmental security, energy politics, ocean dumping, whale hunting, sustainable development, and climate change and ozone depletion.
This 49th edition lists environmental departments, agencies, and offices of 4,000 U. government agencies, international, national and regional organizations and commissions, colleges and universities with conservation programs.
She describes the threats from trade and transportation and suggests the strengthening of international treaties and institutions so that environmental considerations are integrated into global trade regulations.
usinfo.state.gov /gi/global_issues/environment/ebybib03.html   (6337 words)

  
 U.S. Government
FedStats is the new window on the full range of official statistical information available to the public from the Federal Government.
The Government Information Locator Service (GILS) is a new way to identify, locate, and describe publicly available Federal information resources, including electronic information resources.
U.S. Supreme Court - The Legal Information Institute offers Supreme Court opinions under the auspices of Project Hermes, the court's electronic-dissemination project.
www.people.virginia.edu /~rjb3v/usgovt.html   (342 words)

  
 US Government refdesk.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Economic Research Service, The: U.S. Department of Agriculture - official source for economic analysis and information on agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural America.
U.S. Blue Pages - Site provides information about your federal services and how to connect to them along with quick links to the most requested federal sites, and a virtual help desk that will respond to your E-mail questions within 72 hours.
U.S. Federal Government Information Locator Service (GILS) - The U.S. Federal GILS is being implemented throughout the Federal government to improve anyone's ability to locate and access publicly-available Federal information resources.
www.refdesk.com /factgov.html   (1186 words)

  
 U.S. Treasury - Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI)
The Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI) marshals the department's intelligence and enforcement functions with the twin aims of safeguarding the financial system against illicit use and combating rogue nations, terrorist facilitators, money launderers, drug kingpins, and other national security threats.
On April 13th, the U.S. Department of the Treasury designated four top leaders of the al Qaida-linked Southeast Asian terrorist organization that calls itself “Jemaah Islamiyah” (JI).
On March 30th, the U.S. Department of the Treasury added a Swiss company and individual to its list of designees supporting the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
www.ustreas.gov /offices/enforcement   (206 words)

  
 Making Government User-friendly - Government Information
Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country.
They include such information as location of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the subject country, unusual immigration practices, health conditions, minor political disturbances, unusual currency and entry regulations, crime and security information, and drug penalties.
Consular Information Sheets generally do not include advice, but present information in a factual manner so the traveler can make his or her own decisions concerning travel to a particular country.
www.gov.com   (295 words)

  
 Education - Us Department Of Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Comprehensive coverage of the U.S. government. Federal and state jobs, forms, the U.S. Congress and president of the United States.; Read the Constitution and learn how America’s laws are made. Learn about the executive, legislative and judicial branches featuring coverage of the Supreme Court. Lots of homework help here.
Us department of education, Us department of education directory, Us department of education sites, Us department of education search engine
The ACT Department of Education and Training delivers high quality education services through government schools; registers non government schools; and administers vocational education and training in the ACT. The Office of Child, Youth and Family Support facilitates and delivers support to children, young people and families of the ACT.
www.educationpad.com /usdepartmentofeducation   (1389 words)

  
 US Federal Government
The US General Services Administration (GSA) has taken the lead in developing a strategic vision for identity management across the Federal government.
Beginning October 2006, all government agencies will be required to issue smart cards with digital certificates for physical and logical access to their employees and contractors.
The US Department of Defense has a mature public-key infrastructure and utilizes the Common Access Card (CAC) for DOD employees' and contractors' digital credentials.
www.entrust.com /government/usfed.htm   (222 words)

  
 Serbia Info News / Justice Minister Batic visits US Department of Justice
Belgrade, July 25- As part of his official visit to the USA, the Justice and Local Self-Government Minister, Vladan Batic, was received on Tuesday July 24 in the State Department and the US Department of Justice.
Batic and the US officials discussed the Serbian judiciary reform.
He acquainted his interlocutors with the judiciary reform strategy, adopted at the donors' conference, stressing the urgency of its realisation and the fulfilling of the obligations taken on by the donors, says the statement from the Justice and Local Self-Government.
www.serbia-info.com /news/2001-07/25/24733.html   (153 words)

  
 Oklahoma Department of Libraries/U.S. Government Information
Today, ODL's U.S. Government Information Division receives publications from all three branches of the government: executive, legislative, and judicial.
We encourage Oklahomans to call us or send us an e-mail message with their questions.
Our mission is to provide access to federal government information to the people of Oklahoma.
www.odl.state.ok.us /usinfo   (159 words)

  
 US Government
American Councils is firmly committed to the development of public-private partnerships and has enjoyed collaborative relationships with US government agencies since the 1970's.
These include projects administered on behalf of the Department of Defense, the US Agency for International Development and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Build new bridges of excellence and scholarship between academic faculties in the US and those in Eurasia and Southeastern Europe through one-on-one placements and scholarship support to junior and senior faculty members (funded by the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Humanities)
www.americancouncils.org /info_by_audience.asp?PageID=87&AudienceType=15   (340 words)

  
 US Government Reports
US Department of State on International Narcotics Control (2000)
US Department of State - Patterns on Global Terrorism (2000)
US Department of State on International Narcotics Control (1999)
www.sangam.org /FB_REPORTS/IndexUSREPORTS.htm   (121 words)

  
 mt.gov - Montana's Official State Website
Special efforts must be made to assure that their exposure to an adverse environment is minimized.
A new feature at the Department of Corrections web site has given Montana offenders an easy way to pay court-ordered restitution to the victims of their crimes.
Here is information to help keep all of us warm this winter.
www.state.mt.us   (133 words)

  
 Department of Commerce Home Page
U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez reaffirmed the United States' commitment to providing aid to the Cuban people and a new transition Cuban government July 13 by highlighting the
Gutierrez was joined by U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-Florida) and Caleb McCarry, the Cuba Transition Coordinator at the U.S. Department of State.
The briefing follows trips to the region by Dr. Hogarth and NOAA Administrator Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr., US Navy (Retired).
home.doc.gov   (381 words)

  
 US Department of State - Home Page
Our priority is to help this government succeed.
It's in the national interest of the United States that a unity government, based upon a constitution that is advanced and modern, succeed." White House Fact Sheet
A U.S. Government Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) arrived in the region on July 23.
www.state.gov   (314 words)

  
 U.S. Department of State: Iraq Country Information
The Iraq Investment and Reconstruction Task Force, U.S. Department of Commerce, helps U.S. companies participate in reconstruction and other business opportunities in Iraq.
The State Department's Office of Commercial and Business Affairs also provides information on reconstruction contracts.
--The Iraq Weekly Status Report provides updates in the eight key areas identified as pillars of U.S. Government policy.
www.state.gov /p/nea/ci/c3212.htm   (371 words)

  
 trade.gov - Import Administration   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
ITA’s Import Administration is the agency’s lead unit on enforcing trade laws and agreements to prevent unfairly traded imports and to safeguard jobs and the competitive strength of American industry.
The primary role of Import Administration is to enforce effectively the U.S. unfair trade laws (i.e., the anti-dumping and countervailing duty laws) and to develop and implement other policies and programs aimed at countering foreign unfair trade practices.
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.
ia.ita.doc.gov   (240 words)

  
 The U.S. Electronic Passport
The proposed U.S. Electronic Passport is the same as a regular passport with the addition of a small contactless integrated circuit (computer chip) embedded in the back cover.
The U.S. “e-passport” will also have a new look, incorporating additional anti-fraud and security features.
This site is managed by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
travel.state.gov /passport/eppt/eppt_2498.html   (216 words)

  
 U.S. Department of Defense Official Website - 07/26/2006 - Edition 2
Contact Us – The guided-missile destroyers USS Pinckney and USS Shoup sail in formation during the Rim of Pacific Exercise 2006 in the Pacific Ocean, July 25, 2006.
Conducted in the waters off Hawaii, RIMPAC brings together military forces from Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.
U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Walter T. Ham IV Hi-Res
www.defenselink.mil   (476 words)

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