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- 2. It was a major step in the growth of union rights.
- 3. Created by Congress in 1953 to replace the Federal Security Agency.
- 4. The Department under which the military operates.
- 5. Was a New deal program begun to develop the resources of the area in and around the Tennesse River.
- 7. Oversees American transportation infastructre.
- 8. The agency that makes sure the companies that sell stocks tell the truth about their business and about their profits and losses.
- 9. It oversees our country's manned and unmanned space programs and carries on research in the aerospace field
- 10. Freddie Mac.
- 14. Called the watchdog agency that Congress created in 1921.
- 15. Regulates communication by radio, television, satellite, cable, and the Internet.
- 17. It carries out the delivery of mail and maintains thousands of post offices around the country.
- 20. Fannie Mae.
- 21. It has the power to oversee the activities of banks.
- 22. Insures some mortgages that private banks make to homeowners.
- 24. Ten percent of its budget goes to research conducted by its own nearly 6000 scientists.
- 25. Gives benefits to millions of veterans.
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- 1. Establishes rules for air traffic
- 2. Provides for artistic endeavors and scientific research, respectfully.
- 3. A major part of their mission is to encourage home ownership
- 4. It includes many offices and bureaus the most noted is the FBI.
- 6. Alaska
- 7. With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.
- 9. An American scientific and regulatory agency responsible for forecasting weather and monitoring oceanic and atmospheric conditions.
- 11. One of the main reasons the federal budget and bureaucracy have grown over the last 25 years.
- 12. Coordinates the intelligence-gathering work of the government.
- 13. This seven-member panel had the job of overseeing the practices of railroads.
- 16. Inspects and grades food that US farmers produce and that importers bring into the country.
- 18. Provides assistance, information, and loans to the nation's small businesses.
- 19. Leads the federal government's response to natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods.
- 20. Investigates threats of terrorism and foreign intrigue against the country as well as alleged violations of criminal law.
- 21. Provides loans to farmers who want to expand their operations or short-term loans until they sell their crops
- 22. Certifies the quality of food and cosmetics sold in America and approves new prescriptions
- 23. Ginnie Mae