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U.S. Department of Agriculture https://www.usda.gov/ Contact Information Ask An Expert

We provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management. We have a vision to provide economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve our Nation's natural resources through conservation, restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands.

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U.S. Department of Education https://www.ed.gov/

ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

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U.S. Department of Energy https://www.energy.gov/

The mission of the Energy Department is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.

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U.S. Department of the Interior https://www.doi.gov Contact Information

The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities.

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U.S. Energy Information Administration https://www.eia.gov/ Contact Information

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency https://www.epa.gov/ Contact Information
The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.
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U.S. Geological Survey https://www.usgs.gov Contact Information Ask An Expert
The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.
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U.S. House of Representatives https://www.house.gov/

As per the Constitution, the U.S. House of Representatives makes and passes federal laws. The House is one of Congress’s two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate), and part of the federal government’s legislative branch. The number of voting representatives in the House is fixed by law at no more than 435, proportionally representing the population of the 50 states.

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission https://www.nrc.gov/
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting people and the environment. The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, such as in nuclear medicine, through licensing, inspection and enforcement of its requirements.
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U.S. Permafrost Association https://www.uspermafrost.org/

The purpose of the United States Permafrost Association (USPA) is to encourage scientific and engineering investigations in permafrost is related topics and to disseminate results related to permafrost research. The position of the USPA is to encourage sharing of knowledge and data in permafrost science.

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