U.S. Government Acronyms

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  1. 2. The highest-ranking members in the U.S. military
  2. 5. Strengths the housing market
  3. 7. Nicknamed as Ginnie Mae
  4. 10. Responsible for various aspects of security and national defense
  5. 13. America's largest national wildlife refuge
  6. 14. Insures the deposits that people have in banks
  7. 16. A private delivery company
  8. 20. Protect investors and maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets
  9. 22. Inspects and grades foods that U.S. farmers produce and that importers bring into the country
  10. 23. Issues weather forecasts and conducts research in seas and skies
  11. 24. Has a mission to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards
  12. 25. Formerly the Departments of War and Navy
  13. 27. A program to develop the resources of the area in and around the Tennessee River
  14. 28. Insures some mortgages that private banks make to homeowners
  15. 29. Regulates communication by radio, television, telephone, telegraph, satellite, cable, and the Internet
  16. 30. Oversees actions in six geographic areas of the world
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  1. 1. Replaced the U.S. Post Office in 1971
  2. 3. An agency that collects, evaluates, and disseminates foreign intelligence
  3. 4. Oversees health policies
  4. 6. Conducts legal business of the United States government
  5. 8. An agency that conducts secret-ballot elections to determine whether employees wish to be represented by a union and by which union
  6. 9. Nicknamed as Freddie Mac
  7. 11. A watchdog agency
  8. 12. Responsible for health, education, and environmental programs
  9. 14. Investigates terrorisms and alleged violations in the country
  10. 15. The first independent agency that Congress created
  11. 17. Provides assistance, information, and loans to the nation's small business
  12. 18. Collects taxes
  13. 19. Certifies the quality of foods and cosmetics sold in America and approves new prescription drugs
  14. 21. Oversees the country's manned and unmanned space programs
  15. 24. Nicknamed as Fannie Mae
  16. 26. Plans and coordinates federal transportation projects
  17. 28. Coordinates and regulates the network of Farm Credit Associations throughout the country
  18. 29. Establishes rules for air traffic