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Learn about the history, mission, and structure of the uniformed service branch of the U.S. Public Health Service, which protects and promotes the health and safety of the nation. The commissioned corps consists of officers from various health professions and ranks, and is led by the surgeon general.
The International Trade Administration (ITA) is an agency in the U.S. Department of Commerce that promotes U.S. exports of nonagricultural goods and services. It consists of three sub-units: Industry and Analysis, Global Markets, and Enforcement and Compliance, and has a history of Under Secretaries since 1980.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States, as well as their agencies and offices. It also includes a list of independent agencies that are not part of the executive branch, such as the Congressional Research Service and the United States Sentencing Commission.
Learn about the history, powers and structure of the agency that regulates telecommunications, electric, gas, water and sewer utilities in Mississippi. The commission is led by three elected commissioners who serve four-year terms and can fine utility companies and telemarketers for violations.
The Act directed the development and maintenance of Information Technology Architectures (ITAs) by federal agencies to maximize the benefits of information technology (IT) within the Government. In subsequent guidance on implementing the Act, the Office of Management and Budget stipulated that agency ITA's "...should be consistent with Federal ...
Security clearance is a status granted to individuals allowing them access to classified information or restricted areas, after completion of a thorough background check. Learn about the hierarchy, checks, and legal aspects of security clearance in Canada, and how it differs from the US system.
Learn about the history, functions, and operations of the PSC, a state agency that regulates telecommunications, transportation, electric and natural gas services in Georgia. Find out how the PSC has adapted to deregulation and competition in the telecommunications and natural gas industries.
The PSC is a regulatory board of elected officials that oversees utilities and transportation companies in Montana. Learn about its history, districts, commissioners, staff, and recent issues such as the purchase of hydroelectric assets by NorthWestern Energy.