A-Z index of U.S. government departments and agencies
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The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers fellowship opportunities to individuals who are seeking a Master's degree in order to teach secondary students about the U.S. Constitution.
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1-571-858-4200
The Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC) gives grants to stimulate engagement in business, educational, or cultural exchanges with Japan.
Phone number:
1-202-653-9800
Job Corps is a nationwide residential career training program that helps young people (ages 16 to 24) improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic training.
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. The Center offers a wide range of performances, including frequent free or low-cost performances. The Center also runs a number of educational and outreach programs.
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1-202-416-8000
The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries specifies the standards and qualifications an individual must meet in order to perform actuarial services.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff coordinate planning and strategy across the military services.
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Made up of members of the House and Senate, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) is responsible for planning and carrying out the President's swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.
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1-202-224-0400
The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) provides fire science information, resources and funding announcements for scientists, fire practitioners, and decision makers.
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The Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC) trains military and civilian decision makers in joint operations planning, strategy, and management.
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1-757-443-6124
The Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) works to deter, detect, and if necessary, deal with the consequences of a weapon of mass destruction attack.
Phone number:
1-410-436-9000
The U.S. Courts of Appeal hear appeals from lower courts of both civil and criminal trials, but do not investigate the facts of a case. Rather, the Appeals Courts investigate whether or not the law has been fairly and correctly applied by the lower courts.
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The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) determines whether civil actions pending in two or more federal judicial districts should be transferred to a single federal district court for pretrial proceedings.
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1-202-502-2800
The Department of Justice (DOJ) enforces federal laws, seeks just punishment for the guilty, and ensures the fair and impartial administration of justice.
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1-202-514-2000
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The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is a research and grant-making organization that works to provide local and state law enforcement agencies with information, training, coordination, and innovative strategies for dealing with the most pressing law enforcement issues.
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1-202-514-2000
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) publishes information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems.
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1-202-307-0765
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) sponsors research, programs and training initiatives in an effort to strengthen the juvenile justice system and serve at risk youth and their families.
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