The United States Government Manual 2005 2006

The latest edition of this authoritative official publication provides information on the agencies of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the Federal government. Also includes details about boards; commissions; committees; and quasi-official agencies and organizations in which the United States participates. Each agency entry contains: a summary of the agency's purpose and general role; a description of its programs and activitiees; names and titles of major officials; and a list of sources of information. Many entries also provide organization charts. Also contains a section on terminated or transferred agencies.