Acronyms for Departments in the US Government

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Across
  1. 2. certifies the quality of food, cosmetics, and medication.
  2. 9. investigates criminals who operate worldwide.
  3. 10. oversees the agricultural needs of the country.
  4. 12. coordinates efforts to make the country safer.
  5. 13. department that handles programs for veterans.
  6. 14. handles the legal business in the government
  7. 15. in charge of space exploration for the US.
Down
  1. 1. provides assistance, information and loans to small businesses.
  2. 3. oversees the country's transport systems.
  3. 4. provides Medicare and Medicaid as well as medical insurance among other things.
  4. 5. gathers intelligence to increase security. Cannot spy on citizens inside the country.
  5. 6. department that oversees the collection of taxes and tax returns.
  6. 7. releases weather forecasts and watches for upcoming storms.
  7. 8. encourages homeownership in response to increase in abandoned houses in 1965.
  8. 10. delivers mail all over the country both nationally and internationally.
  9. 11. the department that oversees the defense of the country as a whole.