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  • United States Information Agency

    Introduction to United States Information Agency United States Information Agency (USIA), former independent agency of the U.S. government. The agency was abolished in 1999 and most of its functions were transferred to the U.S. Department of State. The USIA was founded in 1953. Its purpose was […]

  • United States Information Agency

    Introduction to United States Information Agency United States Information Agency (USIA), former independent agency of the U.S. government. The agency was abolished in 1999 and most of its functions were transferred to the U.S. Department of State. The USIA was founded in 1953. Its purpose was […]

  • Agency

    Agency in United States Agency Definition Definition of Agency based on the The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary : A relation between two or more persons, by which one party, usually called the agent or attorney, is authorized to do certain acts for, or in relation to the rights or property of, the […]

  • Agency

    Agency in United States Agency Definition Definition of Agency based on the The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary : A relation between two or more persons, by which one party, usually called the agent or attorney, is authorized to do certain acts for, or in relation to the rights or property of, the […]

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Federal Emergency Management Agency in the United States Introduction to Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), agency of the United States government that helps anticipate, prepare for, and respond to disasters and major civil emergencies. FEMA’s main […]

  • Pollution Control Agency Permits

    Pollution Control Agency Permits in the United States Pollution Control Agency Permits and the State Laws Select from the list of U.S. States below for state-specific information on Pollution Control Agency Permits: Pollution Control Agency Permits in the Subject Index of the Alabama Portal […]

  • Constitutional Guarantees And Administrative Agency Law

    Constitutional Guarantees and Administrative Agency Law in the United States Constitutional Guarantees and Administrative Agency Law in Environmental Law Common law rights that existed before the Constitution was ratified were incorporated into it. Since administrative agencies were not a part […]

  • Central Intelligence Agency Structure

    Central Intelligence Agency Structure in the United States The CIA is part of the Executive Office of the President of the United States, which means that the president has direct control of the agency. The president appoints the CIA director and deputy director with the consent of the United […]

  • Central Intelligence Agency

    Central Intelligence Agency in the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), United States government agency created in 1947 to gather information and conduct secret operations to protect the country’s national security. The information that the CIA gathers is known as intelligence. […]

  • Collection Agency

    Collection Agency in United States Plain-English Law Collection Agency as defined by Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (p. 437-455):A company hired by a creditor to collect a debt. Practical Information Note: Some of this information was last updated in 1982A firm specializing in collecting […]

  • United States Agency for International Development

    The United States Agency for International Development administers U.S. foreign economic and humanitarian assistance programs worldwide in the developing world, Central and Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent Federal […]

  • Trade and Development Agency

    Trade and Development Agency in the United States The Trade and Development Agency advances economic development and U.S. commercial interest in developing and middle-income countries. The Trade and Development Program was established on July 1, 1980, as a component organization of […]

  • Federal Housing Finance Agency

    Federal Housing Finance Agency in the United States The Federal Housing and Finance Agency promotes a stable and liquid mortgage market, affordable housing, and community investment through safety and soundness oversight of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks. The […]