U.S. Department of the Treasury: business history March 23, 2011
The Treasury Department has a farreaching effect on the U.S. economy and all its private and public financial institutions through the department’s responsibility for managing the federal government’s finances and enforcing laws that ensure the safety and soundness of American and international financial institutions.
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) March 23, 2011
Because the Department of Transportation oversees all forms of transportation in the United States, on land, water, and air, a wide range of businesses from airlines to railroads to shipping to automobile manufacturers are affected by its polices.
Tennessee Valley Authority: business history March 22, 2011
Through electric power production, agricultural advances, river improvements, land management, and social and recreational programs, the TVA has revitalized much of the Tennessee Valley.
Social Security system March 14, 2011
The Social Security system imposes a heavy wage tax on most American workers, provides cash benefits and medical-expense reimbursements for most Americans at least sixty-two years of age...
Small Business Administration (SBA) March 14, 2011
As the largest backer of business loans in the United States, the Small Business Administration strengthens the American economy by enabling small businesses to function effectively.
Securities and Exchange Commission March 12, 2011
The SEC helps maintain the structural integrity of American capital markets by regulating the flow of information about public companies and by enforcing securities laws.
U.S. Secret Service March 12, 2011
The U.S. Secret Service is one of the country’s oldest federal law-enforcement agencies.
Public utilities: business history March 7, 2011
Without the basic services provided by public utilities, industrialization would not have been possible.
Privatization March 7, 2011
Privatization exists on a continuum ranging from the complete takeover of what was once public to the mere charging of a user fee for what was previously funded by a collective account.
U.S. Presidency March 6, 2011
The president of the United States guides the federal government, oversees the implementation of laws enacted by Congress, and recommends legislation to Congress.
U.S. Postal Service March 6, 2011
The postal service has been an essential tool of American business since the country was founded.
New Deal programs February 27, 2011
The New Deal programs empowered the federal government to exercise greater control over the national economy, to assist poor and unemployed persons, to recognize and enforce the right of collective bargaining, and to administer the complex system of Social Security.
National Science Foundation (NSF) February 26, 2011
The National Science Foundation provides funding for basic research and development to promote and advance science and engineering in the United States.
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) February 26, 2011
The National Labor Relations Board organized and monitored union-recognition elections and protected workers and unions against employers’ unfair practices.
United States Mint February 23, 2011
Before the establishment of the national mint, the United States had to depend on foreign or individual states’ coins.
U.S. Department of Labor February 20, 2011
The Department of Labor is directly related to business communities in the United States by its official charge to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of wage earners of the United States.
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) February 19, 2011
Various agencies within the Justice Department specialize in the investigation and prosecution of white-collar and corporate crime on the federal level.
U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) February 16, 2011
Since its inception, the Department of the Interior has handled miscellaneous duties in addition to controlling public lands.
