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Subject Index: Reference: US Government Agencies

Immigration and Naturalization Service (U.S.Citizen and Immigration Services) -provides information to introduce you to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It also provides information about various administrative and management functions and responsibilities now within the DHS that were once in the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

US Government Toll Free Numbers for Health Information - These selected toll-free numbers for organizations provide health-related information, education, and support. These organizations do NOT diagnose or recommend treatment for any disease. Some of the organizations use recorded messages; others provide personalized counseling and referrals. Most offer educational materials; some charge handling fees.

FirstGov - Includes a search box for all government websites (federal and state), browse by topic or organization and contact information. Very easy to use.

American Fact Finder - An excellent source from the U.S. Census Bureau for population, housing, economic and geographic data.

White House for Kids - Easy to understand website for kids about the White House, president, etc.

Kids.Gov- A site just for kids containing links to Federal websites as well as popular subjects and sites just for fun. Check out the treasure hunt!

Congressional Email Directory - Not all representatives and senators have email addresses. These do.

House of Representative Addresses - Addresses and a Representative finder.

Senate Addresses - Addresses and a Senator finder.

NCHS-How to obtain birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates - Where to write for vital records

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - The Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) is now the (CMS). Contains Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, HIPAA, publications, statistics and data, laws and regulations and much more.

Medicare.gov - The Official US Government Site for people with Medicare.

GovSpot - Collection of top government and civic resources.

County and City Data Book

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Information and statistics.

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Current Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index, and other statistical information. Top 20 requested statistics.

Travel and Living Abroad - From the US State Department.