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Vendor:

U.S. Government Printing Office

Brief Description:

As the official handbook of the Federal Government, the United States Government Manual provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. It also includes information on quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, and boards, commissions, and committees.

Full Description:

A typical agency description includes: a list of officials heading major operating units.; a summary statement of the agency's purpose and role in the Federal Government.; a brief history of the agency, including its legislative or executive authority.; a description of its programs and activities.; Information, addresses, and phone numbers to help users locate detailed information on consumer activities, contracts and grants, employment, publications, and other matters of public interest.

Update Frequency:

Yearly

Coverage:

1995 to present

Other IPFW Formats:

IPFW library owns the printed version for latest five years (Government Publications AE2.108/2:, current edition at Service Desk).

Geographic Focus:

United States

Tools Available:

Search Tips are available

Formats:

Electronic Resource

Type:

Directories

Subjects:

Government

Resource List:

U.S. Government

Liaison:

S. Tritt

URL:

http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/