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The Washington Information Directory (WID) is one of the most historically successful publications at CQ Press. Although it is a “directory,” it has lived in the Library/Annual Edition portfolio because it has a unique profile - it is topically organized, and within the taxonomic structure the relevant organizations are listed not only with contact information but with a brief paragraph describing what the organization (whether government or non-governmental) does related to that topic. It focuses on Washington - in order to be listed, an organization must have an office in the Washington metropolitan area. These descriptions are not boilerplate advertising material from the organizations; rather, they are hand-crafted by a talented freelance research team. In addition, WID pulls together 55 organization charts for federal agencies, congressional resources related to each chapter topic, hotline and contact information for various specific areas of interest (from Food Safety Resources to internships in Washington), and an extensive list of active congressional caucuses and contact details. WID has two appendices, one with thorough information on congresspersons and committees, and the second with governors and embassies.
General Policy and Analysis
General Policy and Analysis
Basic Resources
▶Agencies
Agriculture Dept. (USDA), Rural Development, External Affairs (OEA), 1400 Independence Ave. S.W., MS 0705, 20250-0705; Marie Wheat, Director. Congressional inquiries, (202) 720-9928.
Web, www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd/offices/office-of-external-affairs and Press Email, RD.Press@usda.gov
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., #71014, 20230; (202) 482-5081. Alejandra Y. Castillo, Assistant Secretary. Public Affairs, (202) 482-4085.
Web, https://eda.gov, Twitter, @US_EDA and Facebook, www.facebook.com/eda.commerce
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 ...
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