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www.AStrongMiddleClass.gov: Learn more about this website in our Government Information blog.
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA): "The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner."
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): U.S. Economy at a Glance
Bureau of the Public Debt: "Our job is to borrow the money needed to operate the Federal Government and to account for the resulting debt." An agency of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): "Congress created the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in 1974 as an independent agency with the mandate to regulate commodity futures and option markets in the United States. The agency's mandate has been renewed and expanded several times since then, most recently by the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000."
Congressional Budget Office: "CBO's mandate is to provide the Congress with: Objective, nonpartisan, and timely analyses to aid in economic and budgetary decisions on the wide array of programs covered by the federal budget and the information and estimates required for the Congressional budget process."
Department of Commerce: Economic News
Economic Development Administration: "The Economic Development Administration (EDA) was established under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3121), as amended, to generate jobs, help retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically distressed areas of the United States." From the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Economic Research and Data: Provided by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.
Economic Report of the President: "The Economic Report of the President is an annual report written by the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. It overviews the nation's economic progress using text and extensive data appendices." Search or browse. Provided through the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). Some documents are in the PDF format: view them with the Adobe Reader.
EconomicRecovery.gov: "EconomicRecovery.gov is a resource for the American people to find help to keep their homes, find jobs and protect their savings."
The Economy: Updates from The White House.
Export.gov: "Export.gov brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today's global marketplace."
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC): "The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by the Congress that maintains the stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions, and managing receiverships."
Federal Reserve Bank of New York: "The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks which, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System."
Federal Reserve Board: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. See also their Federal Reserve System: Purposes & Functions page.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC): "The FTC deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy."
House Financial Services Committee: "The Committee oversees all components of the nation's housing and financial services sectors including banking, insurance, real estate, public and assisted housing, and securities."
International Trade Administration (ITA): "ITA's mission is to create prosperity by strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements."
Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress: "The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) is a bicameral Congressional Committee composed of ten members from each the Senate and the House of Representatives. There are twelve Democrats and eight Republicans on the Committee. The JEC was established by the Employment Act of 1946 (Public Law 304). Its main purpose is to make a continuing study of matters relating to the US economy. The Committee holds hearings, performs research and advises Members of Congress."
MakingHomeAffordable.gov: A quote from the White House Blog (March 19, 2000): "At midnight last night the Treasury Department took a great step to ensure that everybody who can take advantage of the President housing plan can do so, helping to put the brakes on the foreclosure crisis, launching MakingHomeAffordable.gov - a site where you can find out everything you need to know about the President?s plan and whether you qualify."
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA): "he National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is the independent federal agency that charters and supervises federal credit unions."
National Economic Accounts: Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Personal Income and Outlays, Corporate Profits, Government Current Receipts and Expenditures, Supplemental Estimates, Fixed Assets, Provided by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). PDF documents require the Adobe Reader. Documents in the Excel (.xls) or CSV format can be viewed with Open Office's Calc (spreadsheet software) or Microsoft's Excel Viewer.
Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS): "To supervise savings associations and their holding companies in order to maintain their safety and soundness and compliance with consumer laws, and to encourage a competitive industry that meets America's financial services needs."
www.Recovery.gov: Learn more about this website in our Government Information blog.
TradeAgreements.gov: "TradeAgreements.gov is an interagency effort by the United States Government to provide the public with the latest information on America's trade agreements. A joint effort between the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, State, Treasury and the Office of the United States Trade Representative, this site will be regularly updated with news about existing agreements, as well as pending free trade agreements with Peru, Colombia, Panama and South Korea."
U.S. Business and Industry: Census Bureau Economic Programs: "Economic Statistics by Geography, Sector, and Frequency"
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Economic Research Service: "The Economics of Food, Farming, Natural Resources, and Rural America."
U.S. Department of Treasury: News, reports, and information related to the budget and economy of the United States of America.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): "The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation."
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
U.S. Senate Finance Committee
USA.gov: U.S. Financial Crisis - Questions & Answers: Includes summary and government websites related to the recent House of Representatives vote concerning the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, including negotations leading up to the vote on September 29, 2008, as well as President George W. Bush's recent address to the nation.

See also United States Senators - New York State and the "Housing" section (in this guide) and the "Economy" category in our GovSites web guide.

New York State Government Websites

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Stimulus in New York State (2010): A quarterly report by Governor David A. Paterson's Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Cabinet was issued in August provides an overview of projects, with charts and data, involving Job Training, Transportation, Clean Water, Housing, Energy, and Public Safety.
New York State Guide to the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: News, handbook, information from the NYS Governor, and more.

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