Government Acronyms

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Across
  1. 1. The highest ranking members of the U.S. military
  2. 3. Issues weather forecasts and disseminates weather data
  3. 4. Investigates threats of terrorism, foreign intrigue against the country, and alleged violations of federal criminal law
  4. 5. Oversees the American transportation infrastructure
  5. 7. Provides loans to farmers
  6. 8. Provides grants for artistic endeavors
  7. 9. Ensures that the activities of the federal offices and personnel stay within the law and within the budget guidelines
  8. 11. Nicknamed Freddie Mac
  9. 12. Coordinates the intelligence-gathering work of the government
  10. 15. Nicknamed Fannie Mae
  11. 17. Encourages home ownership
  12. 18. Also known as the Department of Agriculture
  13. 20. Medicare and Medicaid are included in this agency
  14. 21. All U.S. military forces are organized into 9 ______
  15. 22. Conducts the legal business of the U.S government
  16. 23. Responds to natural disasters
  17. 24. Makes sure that companies that sell stocks tell the truth about their business (profits and losses)
Down
  1. 2. Provides assistance, information, and loans to small businesses
  2. 3. Enforces provisions of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935
  3. 4. Establishes rules for air traffic
  4. 6. A program made to develop the resources of the area in and around the Tennessee River
  5. 7. Helps people with loans and mortgages for homes
  6. 8. Awards competitive grants to researchers
  7. 9. Nicknamed Ginnie Mae
  8. 10. Was abolished in 1995 but was the model for the Federal Trade Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Communications Commission
  9. 11. Certifies the quality of foods and cosmetics and approves new prescription drugs
  10. 13. Enforces tax laws and collects taxes
  11. 14. Was created from 22 agencies that had been in various Cabinet departments
  12. 15. Insures the deposits people have made in banks
  13. 16. Was formerly know as the Veterans Administration
  14. 19. Was created from the Department of War and the Department of the Navy
  15. 20. Preceded the Department of Health and Human Services
  16. 21. Replaced the U.S. Post Office in 1971
  17. 23. Regulates communication by radio, television, telephone, satellite, cable, and the internet