Download or read book The United States Government Manual, 2005-2006 written by and published by National Archives and Records Administration. This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest edition of this authoritative official publication provides information on the agencies of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the Federal government. Also includes details about boards; commissions; committees; and quasi-official agencies and organizations in which the United States participates. Each agency entry contains: a summary of the agency's purpose and general role; a description of its programs and activitiees; names and titles of major officials; and a list of sources of information. Many entries also provide organization charts. Also contains a section on terminated or transferred agencies.