• Better Business Bureau, The 
This nonprofit watchdog group helps consumers and businesses maintain an ethical marketplace. You'll find evaluations of the most-asked-about charities,what the group does, how it is run and other essential info including recently discovered scams.

• CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
A federal public health agency that conducts medical research and investigates health problems.

• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
Witness the historic signing of the bill that created the CIA via QuickTime video. Other highlights include a virtual tour of the headquarters and FAQs about the organization.

• DEA
Official site of the Drug Enforcement Agency, enforcer of U.S. narcotics laws.

• Department of Health and Human Services  
The largest grant-making agency in the United States government explains its mission, history and current activities. You can view the official budget, link to individual agencies or do some studying in research, policy and administration.

• EDGAR Database of Corporate Information
A searchable database of forms submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission by public companies.

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  
Formed "to protect public health and to safeguard and improve the natural environment," the EPA has adapted well to the tree-free web. From environmental stuff for kids to Ozone Depletion information, you'll find it all.

• Federal Aviation Administration
The FAA is the U.S. agency that regulates the civil aviation industry.

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
"X-Files" fans, brace yourselves for the real thing. Check out the History section for details about the agency. What's New keeps you updated on current happenings. If joining the academy is in your plans, The FBI Academy section is for you!

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
The mission of the FCC is to encourage competition in all communications markets and to protect the public interest. FCC reports its activities here and invites public comments on a variety of rulings. A Daily Digest is available for up-to-date news.

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The FDIC is a government agency that insures U.S. bank deposits.

• Federal Web Locator, The 
Your "one-stop shopping point for federal government information on the World Wide Web," the Federal Web Locator links to almost every agency and office in the U.S. government. Browse by branch or use the search function to find what you need.

• Food and Drug Administration
A public health agency protecting consumers by enforcing the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

• Homes and Communities
The official home page of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• John C. Stennis Center for Public Service
This nonprofit government agency trains young people for careers in public service.

• National Academy of Sciences
The Academy and its associated institutions bring together scientists of all stripes to help policy makers with technical details.

• National Archives and Records Administration  
NARA is the agency responsible for managing federal government records. Find out what it does and procedures for reading documents under its control, such as John F. Kennedy assassination records, genealogy information and maps.

• National Labor Relations Board 
Designed to enforce the National Labor Relations Act and to remedy unfair labor practices, this agency defines its mission and explains how to file claims. Download rules and regulations along with forms for charges against employers and organizations.

• National Security Agency: NSA
A U.S. Department of Defense agency in charge of intelligence, information, and communications security activities.

• NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
A federal agency that studies the earth's environment and the nation's coastal and marine resources.

• Peace Corps 
You don't have to travel far from home to be a Peace Corps volunteer -- you can get involved from your own community. But if you want to travel, check out Countries to see where volunteers serve. Then, plunge into Volunteer for information about applying.

• Securities and Exchange Commission
The SEC is a regulatory agency charged with protecting investors and enforcing federal securities laws.

• Social Security Online 
Whatever you don't understand about the U.S. Social Security system, this site aims to clear up. For starters, the page offers tips on estimating benefits, applying for services and reporting fraud, also relating the agency's history and future.

• Social Service Administration
The federal agency administers retirement, disability and medical benefits for U.S. citizens.

• U.S. Census Bureau 
Gain full, free access to U.S. census reports, and learn about the organizational structure and activities of the U.S. Census Bureau. Use the searchable database to quickly locate the social, demographic or economic information you seek.

• U.S. Department of Agriculture
The USDA is the federal agency that promotes and regulates farming and food safety.

• U.S. Department of Commerce
The federal agency promotes and regulates American business and trade, fostering domestic economic growth.

• U.S. Department of Education
The federal agency works to promote and ensure equal access to quality education in the United States.

• U.S. Department of Energy
The federal agency promoting diversity in energy sources and efficiency in national energy use.

• U.S. Department of Justice
Official site of the DOJ, an agency enforcing federal law in the public interest.

• U.S. Federal Government Agencies
The LSU Libraries' guide to federal agencies and offices online.

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The bureau of the Department of the Interior protects fish and wildlife and their habitats.

• U.S. Geological Survey
The USGS provides the nation with information about the earth and its natural resources.

• United States Copyright Office: Library of Congress 
To sum this page up, it's an overview of copyright laws and how they affect you and your creative work. But the page really offers much more than that. Also find registration procedures, pending legislation and even online application forms to download.

• United States Department of Transportation
Get news, legislative and regulatory information and statistics from each of the department's branches. These include the Aviation Administration and Coast Guard, among others.

• United States Information Agency  
This is the government's official stance on the United States, targeted toward foreign students, politicians and journalists.

• United States Patent and Trademark Office
The federal agency that aids authors and inventors in securing exclusive rights to original works.

• United States Trade Representative
The federal agency responsible for coordinating international trade and investment policy.