acronym

Across

2. – Senior military leaders who advise the President.
4. – Monitors weather, oceans, and atmosphere.
5. – Regulates international and interstate commerce (historic).
7. – Investigates federal crimes and domestic intelligence.
8. – Responsible for national defense and the armed forces.
9. – Focuses on urban development and housing policies.
11. – Collects federal taxes and enforces tax laws.
12. – Oversees national security and emergency response.
13. – Publishes official U.S. government documents
14. – Audits and evaluates government spending.
15. – Provides power and economic development in the Tennessee Valley.
18. – Oversees labor relations and union elections.
19. – Regulates food and drug safety.
20. – Former department managing health, education, and welfare.
21. – Known as “Fannie Mae,” supports mortgage lending.
22. – Operates U.S. space missions and exploration.
23. _ Provides benefits and healthcare to military veterans.
24. – Deals with agriculture and food safety.
27. – Known as “Freddie Mac,” buys and securitizes mortgages.

Down

1. – Oversees the enforcement of U.S. federal law.
3. – Conducts foreign intelligence operations.
4. – Conducts and funds biomedical research.
5. – International police organization promoting cooperation among nations.
6. – Monitors and controls disease outbreaks.
7. – Insures bank deposits in the U.S.
10. – Handles national mail delivery.
12. – Manages national transportation systems.
13. – Nicknamed “Ginnie Mae,” supports mortgage-backed securities.
16. – Protected area in Alaska rich in wildlife.
17. – Supports small businesses through loans and programs.
19. – Regulates civil aviation.
20. – Successor to HEW, oversees national health services.
22. – Preserves U.S. historical documents and records.
25. – Regulates the stock market.
26. – Provides mortgage insurance to home buyers.