The latest edition of this authoritative official publication provides information on the agencies of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the Federal government. Also includes details about boards; commissions; committees; and quasi-official agencies and organizations in which the United States participates. Each agency entry contains: a summary of the agency's purpose and general role; a description of its programs and activitiees; names and titles of major officials; and a list of sources of information. Many entries also provide organization charts. Also contains a section on terminated or transferred agencies.

Directory of the government structure of the United States of America. A special feature of this premium publicaiton is the Source of Information section that lists addresses and telephone numbers for each agency identifying contacts for employment, Government contracts, publications, films, and other services available to the public.