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FAA

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Federal Aviation Administration - An agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for the regulation and oversight of civil aviation within the United States.

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DHS

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Department of Homeland Security - Works in the civilian sphere to protect the United States within, at, and outside its borders. Its stated missions involve anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, cybersecurity, and disaster prevention and management.

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USAID

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United States Agency for International Development - Responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance. It seeks to promote global stability and democratic growth.

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FBI

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Federal Bureau of Investigation - The domestic intelligence and security service of the United States, and its principal federal law enforcement agency.

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SBA

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Small Business Administration - Provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses, offering loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance.

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CBO

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Congressional Budget Office - Provides budget and economic information to Congress. It is strictly non-partisan and conducts objective, impartial analysis.

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DOE

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Department of Energy - Responsible for the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material. Its responsibilities include the nation's nuclear weapons program, nuclear reactor production for the U.S. Navy, energy conservation, energy-related research, and domestic energy production.

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HUD

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Department of Housing and Urban Development - Manages federal programs designed to help Americans with their housing needs. It aims to create inclusive communities and quality affordable homes.

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GAO

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Government Accountability Office - An independent, non-partisan agency that works for Congress, often called the 'congressional watchdog,' it investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars.

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FCC

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Federal Communications Commission - Regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.

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OMB

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Office of Management and Budget - Assists the President in overseeing the preparation of the federal budget and supervises its administration in Executive Branch agencies.

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NSF

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National Science Foundation - An independent federal agency created to promote the advancement of science, to advance national health, prosperity, and welfare, and to secure the national defense.

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CDC

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - The national public health institute of the United States. It focuses on developing and applying disease control and prevention, especially in the cases of infectious diseases, foodborne pathogens, environmental health, occupational safety and health, health promotion, injury prevention, and educational activities designed to improve the health of United States citizens.

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EPA

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Environmental Protection Agency - An independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters.

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USCIS

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Manages the country's naturalization and immigration system, including processing applications for legal immigration to the United States.

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