Profiles Index

US UDepartment of Treasury
How the US Treasury Department manages the U.S. economy.

Department of Energy (DOE)
A profile of the Department of Energy, including how the DOE protects the flow of energy that drives the U.S. economy.

HOPE NOW
A description of the HOPE NOW program and how it can help homeowners avoid foreclosure.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
A profile of FDIC, how the FDIC insurance protects your money, and how it protects the U.S. economy.

Who Is U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson?
US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has become a leader in the global economy. This profile explains why he plays such a critical role.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC)
Freddie Mac is a government-sponsored entity that provides a secondary market for home mortgages.

The Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve - A Description of the Federal Reserve System - How the Fed Relates to the US Economy

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) guarantees pensions when companies can no longer support them.

U.S. House of Representatives
US House of Representatives - How the U.S. House of Representatives Affects the US Economy

Joint Economic Committee
A description of how the Joint Economic Committee serves both the House of Representatives and the Senate. A profile of how the Joint Economic Committee affects the U.S. Federal Budget, which impacts the U.S. economy.

U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission
A profile of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission and how the SEC regulates the stock market and affects the U.S. economy.

Department of Labor
The Department of Labor seeks to provide a productive workforce for the U.S. economy.

The International Trade Administration
International Trade Administration - A Description of the ITA and Its Impact on the US Economy

Council Of Economic Advisors (CEA)
A profile of how the Council of Economic Advisors helps the President create his economic policy.

Bureau of Labor Statistics
The BLS is the research arm of the Department of Labor.

U.S. Senate
A profile of the U.S. Senate, how it affects the economy and how the Senate can help you.

U.S. Energy Information Administration (DOE EIA)
A definition of the U.S. Energy Information Agency (DOE EIA), what it does, how it affects the U.S. economy and how it can help you protect your personal finances.

Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)
Fannie Mae is a government-sponsored entity that provides a secondary market for home mortgages.

U.S. Congress
A description of the U.S. Government's Legislative Branch, the U.S. Congress.

Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
A profile of the Office of Management and Budget which is the President's budgeting agency

Congressional Budget Office
A profile of the Congressional Budget Office, which is Congress’ budgeting agency.

U.S. State Department
A description of the State Department and how it implements foreign policy.

Department of Commerce
Department of Commerce - A Profile of the Department of Commerce and Its Role in the US Economy

Bureau of Economic Analysis
Bureau of Economic Analysis - A Profile of the BEA and Its Role in the US Economy. The BEA provides some of the most closely watched economic indicators relating to the U.S. economy.

Federal Open Market Committee
A profile of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and its important role in managing inflation in the U.S. economy.

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