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Administrative Agencies and Their Functions

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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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Aims to enhance and protect the health and well-being of all Americans by providing effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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Regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

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Aims to respond to, plan for, recover from, and mitigate against disasters.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Oversees the nation's civilian space program and conducts aerospace research.

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Social Security Administration (SSA)

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Manages and oversees the Social Security program, including retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits.

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Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

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Responsible for collecting taxes and administering the Internal Revenue Code, the main body of the federal statutory tax law.

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Protects consumers by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education.

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Ensures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.

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United States Postal Service (USPS)

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Provides postal service to the United States, including mail and package delivery.

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Protects investors, maintains fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitates capital formation.

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Primary purposes include the assessment, research, and education about the natural environment, and enforcement of environmental laws.

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of the nation's food supply and cosmetics.

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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

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Responsible for gathering, processing, and analyzing national security information from around the world.

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Department of Education (ED)

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Promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

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