The United States Government Manual 2009-2010

Download or read book The United States Government Manual 2009-2010 written by and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2009-10-30 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States Government Manual 2009-2010 provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, As well as quasi-official agencies, international organisations in which the United States participates, boards, commissions, and committees. Each agency's description consists of a list of principal officials; a summary statement of the agency's purpose and role in the Federal Government; a brief history of the agency, including its legislative or executive authority; and a description of consumer activities, contracts and grants, employment, and publications.