an independent agency of the United States government that provides a single point of accountability for all federal emergency preparedness and mitigation and response activities
an independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest; headed by the Director of Central Intelligence under the supervision of the President and National Security Council
a former independent federal agency that supervised and set rates for carriers that transported goods and people between states; was terminated in 1995
an independent agency of the federal government responsible for the promotion of progress in science and engineering by supporting programs in research and education
an independent agency of the federal government responsible for mail delivery (and sometimes telecommunications) between individuals and businesses in the United States
an independent agency of the United States federal government that maintains fair and free competition; enforces federal antitrust laws; educates the public about identity theft
an agency in the General Services Administration that is a security organization to provide a safe environment where Federal agencies can conduct their business
an independent agency of the United States government that protects the interests of small businesses and ensures that they receive a fair share of government contracts
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