The United States Government Manual, 2004/2005 (UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MANUAL REPRINT SERIES)

The United States Government Manual 2004-2005   Known as the official handbook of the Federal Government from the Office of Federal Register, The United States Government Manual 2004-2005 provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, boards, commissions, and committees. Each agency's description consists of a: ·        List of principal officials ·        Summary statement of the agency's purpose and role in the Federal Government ·        Brief history of the agency, including its legislative or executive authority ·          Description of consumer activities, contracts and grants, employment, and publications.