Government Acronyms

2. Department used in the show White Collar
4. when created in 1935 was a major step in the growth of union rights
6. military alliance with several North American and European countries
8. Does everything to do with exploration of the stars and planets
9. provides relatively inexpensive electricity to poor rural areas of the South
10. protects northern land from oil industries
12. headquarters is the name of a shape
15. protects health of Americans and provides human services
16. nickname Freddie Mac
17. highest ranking members of the US military
19. provides means for people to have safe, affordable housing, as well as making cities more functional and attractive
21. nickname Ginnie Mae
22. leads government's response to natural disasters
23. established in 1953 to give assistance to small enterprises
24. establishes rules for air traffic
25. provides loans to farmers who are in need of short term loans
26. oversees action in 6 geographical areas of the world
27. handles terrorist threats
29. made after the stock market crash of 1929

1. department that collects taxes
3. tracks down criminals who work on a world-wide scale
4. issues weather forecasts
5. inspects and grades food
7. oversees infrastructure
8. provides grants for artistic endeavors as well as scientific research
11. insures deposits people have in banks
13. attorney general is head of this department
14. reorganized remaining functions of HEW go into this department
16. nickname Fannie Mae
18. gathers information through agents as well as wire tapping and satellite reconnaissance
20. Brown and black trucks that are seen a lot more near Christmas
21. watchdog agency so activities of federal offices stay in bounds with the law
22. insures some mortgages that private banks make to homeowners
24. certifies foods and cosmetics
25. grants license for radio and television stations
26. Carries out delivery of mail
28. oversees the practice of railroads