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an intergovernmental organization that facilitates police cooperation and crime control around the world |
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a set of laws that governs commercial transactions in the United States |
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Federal agency responsible for national policy and programs that address America's housing needs, that improve and develop the Nation's communities, and enforce fair housing laws |
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Enforces federal taxes |
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Acronym for the United States |
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insures mortgages for homes, multifamily properties, hospitals, and residential care facilities |
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Consists of the highest leaders of the different branches in the DOD |
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Provides military forces to deter war |
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a U.S. government agency that works to understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment |
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protects the public's health by ensuring the safety and effectiveness of a number of products and by providing health information |
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Made to help ensure a reliable and affordable supply of mortgage funds throughout the country |
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responsible for developing regulations to enforce Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which protects people with disabilities from discrimination |
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responsible for planning and coordinating federal transportation projects, and establishing safety regulations for major transportation modes |
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responsible for the health and well-being of Americans by providing essential services and protecting their health |
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collects, evaluates, and disseminates vital information on economic, military, political, scientific, and other developments abroad to safeguard national security |
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Enforces the law, defends the interests of the United States and ensures public safety |
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a federal agency that manages farming, ranching, forestry, and food safety |
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buys loans from mortgage lenders, then combines them and sells them as mortgage-backed securities |
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A security alliance between 30 North American and European countries |
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a 19.6 million acre area in northeast Alaska that protects wildlife, fish, and people |
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investigates violations of federal law, including terrorism, cybercrime, white collar crime, public corruption, civil rights violations, and other major crimes |
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