Federal Agencies: Executive Branch
The United States federal executive departments are among the oldest units of federal government of the United States. The Departments of State, War, and the Treasury were all established in 1789.
Federal Election Commission
The FEC was established in 1975 to administer and enforce the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), which regulates federal campaign finance. There are six commissioners, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. By law, no more than three Commissioners can be members of the same political party.
The FEC was established in 1975 to administer and enforce the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), which regulates federal campaign finance. There are six commissioners, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. By law, no more than three Commissioners can be members of the same political party.
The Royalty In Kind (RIK) Program
The Minerals Management Service, part of the Department of the Interior, is responsible for managing the nation's natural gas and oil on the outer continental shelf. Its Royalty In Kind (RIK) program manages any royalties paid as commercial oil or natural gas commodities (instead of cash). RIK was the center of a major Bush Administration scandal in 2008.
The Minerals Management Service, part of the Department of the Interior, is responsible for managing the nation's natural gas and oil on the outer continental shelf. Its Royalty In Kind (RIK) program manages any royalties paid as commercial oil or natural gas commodities (instead of cash). RIK was the center of a major Bush Administration scandal in 2008.
DOJ Announces CIA Tapes Investigation
2 Jan 2008. Last month, former CIA agent John Kiriakou inserted himself into the waterboarding tapes scandal when he went public about the CIA's use of waterboarding. Today, Attorney General Michael Mukasey announced a criminal investigation into the destruction of those CIA videotapes.
2 Jan 2008. Last month, former CIA agent John Kiriakou inserted himself into the waterboarding tapes scandal when he went public about the CIA's use of waterboarding. Today, Attorney General Michael Mukasey announced a criminal investigation into the destruction of those CIA videotapes.
What is a Recess Appointment?
Explanation and history of recess appointments in the United States.
Explanation and history of recess appointments in the United States.
Regulating Food
The Food and Drug Administration develops standards of identity for food products. Here's how.
The Food and Drug Administration develops standards of identity for food products. Here's how.
Continuity of Government Plans
The Continuity of Operations Plan - or Continuity of Government Plan - ensures that United States federal government operations can continue in the case of catastrophic events. It is an outgrowth of Cold War era legislation and executive order.
The Continuity of Operations Plan - or Continuity of Government Plan - ensures that United States federal government operations can continue in the case of catastrophic events. It is an outgrowth of Cold War era legislation and executive order.
National Intelligence Estimate
The National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) is at the center of the debate on US action in Iraq. The 2002 NIE was used to justify the US invasion. Subsequent analysis suggest intelligence was flawed and contrary opinions given short shrift in the final report.
The National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) is at the center of the debate on US action in Iraq. The 2002 NIE was used to justify the US invasion. Subsequent analysis suggest intelligence was flawed and contrary opinions given short shrift in the final report.
US Attorneys General
Bios of US Attorney General from 1980-2007.
Bios of US Attorney General from 1980-2007.
US Attorneys General
Bios of US Attorney General from 1980-2007.
Bios of US Attorney General from 1980-2007.
What Is The FAA?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of civil aviation; it is functions as agency within the US Department of Transportation.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of civil aviation; it is functions as agency within the US Department of Transportation.