national geographical & political software - Federal Agencies

Department of State

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:53:17 +0000

Lefty can't wait until he retakes this cabinet.

Department of the Interior

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:50:20 +0000

The Department of the Interior manages and most federally owned land.

Department of Agriculture

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:46:57 +0000

Lefty was surprised to learn that among the many items the USDA is tasked with, one is to end hunger in the US and abroad.

Department of Energy

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:53:00 +0000

The Department of Energy is responsible not only for US energy policy, but for the US nuclear program as well.

Department of Education

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:49:33 +0000

The functions of the Department of Education were previously under the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare which was divided into the Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services by President Carter.

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:41:35 +0000

The Department of Housing and Urban Development was founded in 1965 under President Lyndon Johnson to develop and execute policy on housing and cities.

Department of Transportation

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:34:29 +0000

The United States Department of Transportationa was established on October 15, 1966. Its mission is to "Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future."

Department of Health and Human Services

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:30:05 +0000

The Department of Health and Human Services was created when President Jimmy Carter signed the Department of Education Organization Act (PL 96-88) in 1979. Its purpose is to protect the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.

Department of Labor

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:16:08 +0000

The Department of Labor is responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, re-employment services, and some economic statistics.

Department of Justice

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:10:57 +0000

The US Department of Justice is charged with enforcing the law and ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans (see 28 U.S.C. § 501). Its head is the Attorney General.

Environmental Protection Agency

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:08:00 +0000

The EPA protects human health and safeguards our air, water, and land.

Department of Commerce

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:00:05 +0000

The Department of Commerce promotes economic growth in the US. Originally, it was joined with the Department of Labor.

Department of Treasury

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:56:47 +0000

The Department of the Treasury manages the revenue of the U.S. government.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:51:18 +0000

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is responsible for administering programs of veterans benefits for veterans, their families, and survivors.