OSHA is dedicated to assuring worker safety and health. Safety and health add value to business, the workplace and life.

USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. Their work supports long-term and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting-economic growth, agriculture and trade, global... more

The Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to buy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with purchased electricity use. The Partnership currently has hundreds of Partner organizations voluntarily purchasing billions of... more

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) is a leading venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs create and build major new enterprises that use technology to improve the way we live, work and play. Since its founding in 1978, the firm has followed the same core principles:... 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

FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish (bilingual counselors are available to take complaints) or to get... more

NHTSA is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safety. The agency strives to exceed the expectations of its customers through its core values of Integrity, Service and Leadership. NHTSA provides leadership to the motor vehicle and highway... more

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 National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and was established in 1937 under the National Cancer Act; the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training. The National Cancer Act of 1971 expanded the responsibilities of... more

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) â€" The Nation's Medical Research Agency â€" 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 translational... 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 CIDA International Youth Internship Programme offers practical work experiences in international development-related projects to graduates and graduating students of Canadian post-secondary institutions. It is implemented in cooperation with the Department of Human Resources... more

Since 1961, the Peace Corps has shared with the world America's most precious resource—its people. Peace Corps Volunteers serve in 74 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Collaborating with local community members, Volunteers... more

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is a wholly owned but self-funded United States government corporation, mandated by federal charter to supply power. TVA has 36,914 megawatts of dependable generating capacity. TVA's power facilities include 11 fossil plants, 29 hydroelectric dams, three... more

Healthfinder(r) is managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in collaboration with other HHS agencies.

ASC, headquartered in Hoesbach, Germany, is a leading global provider of integrated communications recording and quality monitoring solutions for contact centers, financial institutions, and public safety and government organizations. With more than 40 years experience in the... more

The Department of Justice is the largest public law firm in the state. Administered by Attorney General Hardy Myers, it represents and advises all state-elected and appointed officials, agencies, boards and commissions. The Attorney General has control and supervision of all court actions... more

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the element of the U.S. government with primary responsibility for the safety of civil aviation. The FAA was originally designated the Federal Aviation Agency when established by the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. The present name was adopted in... more

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 $5.92 billion. NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to over 1,700 universities and... more

The CPSC is also providing safety tips (see box) to help consumers choose appropriate toys this holiday season and year round.

The IRS also offers free tax preparation assistance at more than 400 sites -- like community centers, libraries, schools and shopping malls -- through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Taxpayers who make less than $40,000 a year, non-English speaking taxpayers, people over the... more

Food and Drug Administration found the product contains undeclared tadalafil, which makes the product an erectile dysfunction drug. Tadalafil is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. Tadalafil can interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and could lower blood pressure... 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

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department, is dedicated to enhancing economic security and national safety through the prediction and research of weather and climate-related events and information service delivery for transportation,... more

The EEOC is the federal government agency responsible for enforcing the nation's anti-discrimination laws in the workplace based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age and disability.

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 SEC also is the only agency that doesn't have a top-level management position equivalent to chief financial officer. As required of all agencies, it has an inspector general who can conduct audits. But responsibility for financial management and accounting is with the office of... more

The CIA creates a secret task force to monitor Central Asia's politics and gauge its wealth.

· The Department of Labor, State of NJ provides two helpful resources: one, a downloadable booklet covering the state's Unemployment and Disability Insurance Program, describes regulations governing temporary disability and unemployment insurance benefits.

SBA also offers mitigation funds to disaster victims who have approved physical loans. SBA mitigation funds are designed to help borrowers fund protective measures to prevent damages of the same kind from recurring in the future. To help fund these protective measures, borrowers may... 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

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000.00 for information leading to the location and arrest of Cesar Armando Laurean.

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

Bonneville Power Administration is a federal power marketing agency mainly responsible for selling renewable hydropower produced by the Columbia River.

NCUA Approves HEW Federal Credit Union to Serve the City of Washington, D.C., Credit Union expansion into the Underserved parts of the city begins

ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy,... 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

MEDLINEplus is an online service of the National Library of Medicine that is designed to link users to information on specific health topics, including autism. The site includes information on the latest news, diagnosis and symptoms, research, treatment, and directories. Some materials... 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

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a public health agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the lead federal agency for improving the quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment and mental health... more

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for managing 258 million acres of public lands, located mostly in the West. Wild horses and burros roaming public rangelands are managed in a manner consistent with BLM's overall multiple - use mission, as set forth in the Federal Land... more

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (www.ahrq.gov) is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. AHRQ's mission is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. AHRQ's research helps people make more informed... more

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative medical (CAM) practices in the context of rigorous science, training CAM researchers, and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals.

The National Park Service (NPS) recently announced the recipients of its 2006 Environmental Achievement Awards honoring outstanding accomplishments in the preservation and protection of park resources.

The CFIA is also involved in the Government of Canada's "Protecting our Borders and Skies" public awareness campaign. Through its various departments and agencies and with partners in Canada and abroad, the Government is taking action to increase intelligence and policing, to improve... more

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- Part of the Department of Labor. The BLS is the principal fact-finding agency for the federal government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is a combat support agency responsible for planning, developing, fielding, operating, and supporting command, control, communications, and information systems that serve the needs of the President, the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of... more

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 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is an independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation and public programs in the humanities. NEH grants enrich classroom learning, create and preserve knowledge, and... more