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U.S. Government News/Press Release Websites

This page provides a gateway to news and press release websites throughout the U.S. Government. SOURCE: U.S. General Services Administration.

United States Department of Agriculture - In 1862, when President Abraham Lincoln founded the U.S. Department of Agriculture, he called it the "people's Department." In Lincoln's day, 58 percent of the people were farmers who needed good seeds and information to grow their crops. Latest Press Releases, news.

Department of Commerce - 1903 The Department of Commerce and Labor was created by the Act of February 14 (32 Stat. 826; 5 U.S.C. 591). 1913 The Department of Labor was created by the Act of March 4 (37 Stat. 737; 5 U.S.C. 616). The designation Department of Commerce and Labor was changed to the Department of Commerce. Newsroom/Press Releases.

U.S. Department of Defense - In 1947 Congress established a civilian Secretary of Defense with cabinet rank -- created a new overreaching department called the National Military Establishment -- created the Air Force -- and converted the War Department to the Department of the Army. Congress also put the three services under the Secretary’s direct control. Department of Defense press room containing news resources (transcripts, briefings, briefing slides, press advisories, news releases, news photos, contracts, casualty update, detainee information) for the media

U.S. Department of Education - ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. Its original directive remains today — to ensure equal access to education and to promote education throughout the nation. ED has 4,500 employees and a $71.5 billion budget. This page provides links to Office of Public Affairs press releases.

department of energy - Although only in existence for a quarter century, the Department traces its lineage to the Manhattan Project and beyond. DOE gateway portal providing links to energy content on health, home, transportation, schools, business, community, world and future. Science and technology, data and prices, sources, production..

United States Department of Health and Human Services - The Cabinet-level Department of Health, Education and Welfare was created under President Eisenhower, officially coming into existence April 11, 1953. HEW became the Department of Health and Human Services, officially arriving on May 4, 1980. HHS-2005 Press Releases.

Department of Homeland Security - The agencies slated to become part of the Department of Homeland Security will be housed in one of four major directorates: Border and Transportation Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Science and Technology, and Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection. DHS Department of Homeland Security Press Room.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - 1965 Department of Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 creates HUD as Cabinet-level agency. 1966 Robert C. Weaver becomes the first HUD Secretary, January 18. This page is designed for the news media and contains the latest news releases as well as links to speeches, testimony, photos, and facts about the Department.

U.S. Department of the Interior - The idea of setting up a separate department to handle domestic matters was put forward on numerous occasions. It wasn't until March 3, 1849, the last day of the 30th Congress, that a bill was passed to create the Department of the Interior to take charge of the Nation's internal affairs. DOI News in Chronological Order.

DOJ: U.S. Department of Justice - Officially coming into existence on July 1, 1870, the Department of Justice, pursuant to the 1870 Act, was to handle the legal business of the United States. The Act gave the Department control over all criminal prosecutions and civil suits in which the United States had an interest. DOJ: Press Room.

The United States Department of Labor - The organic act establishing the Department of Labor was signed on March 4, 1913, by a reluctant President William Howard Taft, the defeated and departing incumbent, just hours before Woodrow Wilson took office. News Releases.

U. S. Department of State - Statutory Authority 22 USCS § 2651 TITLE 22. FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE CHAPTER 38. DEPARTMENT OF STATE § 2651. Establishment of Department There shall be at the seat of government an executive department to be known as the "Department of State," and a Secretary of State, who shall be the head thereof. Press Releases,

U.S. Department of Transportation - The Department of Transportation was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966, the Department’s first official day of operation was April 1, 1967. Transportation news from the past two weeks.

United States Department of the Treasury - President George Washington appointed Alexander Hamilton to be the first Secretary of the Treasury when the first Congress passed an Act establishing the Treasury Department. He served as Secretary of the Treasury from September 11, 1789 until January 31, 1795. US Treasury Press Releases including News, Testimony, Speeches, Statements, Reports, Photographs.

the Department of Veterans Affairs - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was established on March 15, 1989, succeeding the Veterans Administration. It is responsible for providing federal benefits to veterans and their families. Headed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, VA is the second largest of the 15 Cabinet departments. Provides a list and brief description of news releases issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. press, release, press release, public affairs.