United States Government Manual 2014: The Official Handbook of the Federal Government

This latest edition of the United States Government Manual provides up-to-date information about the missions, programs, and activities of federal agencies, as well as the names of top officials of each agency in the Obama administration and listings of U.S. senators and representatives. You’ll also find useful information on the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the government, including a comprehensive name and agency/subject index.

Empower yourself as a citizen with the Sources of Information” section, which lists the addresses and telephone numbers for each agency for employment, government contracts, publications, films, and other services available to the public. In addition, this volume contains agency organizational charts, a list defining commonly used federal abbreviations and acronyms, critical documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and a detailed section on federal agencies that have been terminated, transferred, or changed in name since March 1933.

A critical resource, the United States Government Manual is a must-have for anyone looking for information regarding:

National security
The Department of Agriculture
Environmental regulations
Economic and consumer protection
Government cooperation with specific independent establishments
Energy and nuclear regulation
USAID
And more!