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The Washington Information Directory is the essential one-stop source for information on U.S. governmental and nongovernmental agencies and organizations. Organized topically, this thoroughly researched guide provides capsule descriptions and contact information that help users quickly and easily find the right person at the right organization. The Washington Information Directory offers three easy ways to find information: by name, by organization, and through detailed subject indexes. It focuses on the Washington metropolitan area - an organization must have an office in Washington to be listed. It also includes dozens of resource boxes on particular topics, organization charts for all federal agencies, and information about the FOIA and privacy legislation. With more than 10,000 listings and coverage of evolving presidential administration, the 2018 - 2019 Edition features contact information for the following: Congress and federal agencies Nongovernmental organizations Policy groups and political action committees Foundations and institutions Governors and other state officials U.S. ambassadors and foreign diplomats Congressional caucuses
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Agriculture Dept. (USDA), Rural Development, External Affairs,1400 Independence Ave. S.W., 20250-0705; (202) 720-1384. Maria Wheat, Director; Freddie Mack, Deputy Director. Press, (202) 690-0498.
Web, www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/offices/legislative-public-affairs
Disseminates information to the media and general public about policy matters related to housing and rural development.
Economic Development Administration (Commerce Dept.),1401 Constitution Ave. N.W., #78006, 20230; (202) 482-5081. Fax, (202) 273-4781. Vacant, Assistant Secretary. Information, (202) 482-2000. Public Affairs, (202) 482-4085.
Web, www.eda.gov
Advises the commerce secretary on domestic economic development. Administers development assistance programs that provide financial and technical aid to economically distressed areas to stimulate economic growth and create jobs. Awards public works and technical assistance grants to public institutions, nonprofit organizations, and Native American tribes; assists state and local governments with economic adjustment ...
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