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FAA
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.
DHS
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.
USAID
United States Agency for International Development - Responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance. It seeks to promote global stability and democratic growth.
FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation - The domestic intelligence and security service of the United States, and its principal federal law enforcement agency.
SBA
Small Business Administration - Provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses, offering loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance.
CBO
Congressional Budget Office - Provides budget and economic information to Congress. It is strictly non-partisan and conducts objective, impartial analysis.
DOE
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.
HUD
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.
GAO
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.
FCC
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.
OMB
Office of Management and Budget - Assists the President in overseeing the preparation of the federal budget and supervises its administration in Executive Branch agencies.
NSF
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.
CDC
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.
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency - An independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters.
USCIS
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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