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Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism

Description: The creation of the Commission, which was established by House Resolution 1, implements a key recommendation of the independent, bipartisan 9/11 Commission to address the grave threat that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction poses to our country. The Commission assessed the nation's current activities, initiatives, and programs aimed at preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism and provided key recommendations.
Date: 2008
Creator: Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism (U.S.)
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Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics & Paralympics

Description: Website documenting the work of the Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics & Paralympics researching the participation of the U.S. in Olympic and Paralympic games, planning and oversight by U.S. committees, and opportunities for minorities, women, and disabled persons in amateur sporting activities. It includes the research and hearings as well as the final report with recommendations.
Date: 2024-02~
Creator: Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics & Paralympics
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Commission on Wartime Contracting In Iraq and Afghanistan

Description: This website contains information about the Commission on Wartime Contracting (CWC), which was established to study contracting for military activities in Iraq and Afghanistan such as waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement of contracts. The site provides information about the commission's activities and copies of its reports, including two interim reports, five special reports, and a final report on "Transforming Wartime Contracting."
Date: 2008/2011
Creator: United States. Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities

Description: This website describes the history and activities of the Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities, established in 2012 by legislative mandate. It includes documentation and a final report that addresses the Commission's recommendations about fundamental reform for handling situations where children are at-risk. The site also contains news and resources related to child abuse and neglect.
Date: March 2016
Creator: United States. Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities.
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Commission to Strengthen Social Security

Description: On May 2, President Bush announced establishment of a bipartisan, 16-member Commission "to study and report … specific recommendations to preserve Social Security for seniors while building wealth for younger Americans." The Commission will provide bipartisan recommendations to the President for modernizing and restoring fiscal soundness to the Social Security System according to the following principles: modernization must not change Social Security benefits for retirees or near retirees; the… more
Date: May 21, 2001
Creator: President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security
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Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States

Description: The bipartisan commission was tasked by Congress to "examine and make recommendations with respect to the long-term strategic posture of the United States." Chaired by former Secretary of Defense William J. Perry, Congress created the Commission as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008. The final report, consisting of over one hundred findings and recommendations, was delivered to Congress and the White House on May 6, 2009.
Date: 2008
Creator: National Assessment of Vocational Education
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Congressional Oversight Panel

Description: This website contains information about and reports from the Congressional Oversight panel whose job was to monitor the financial markets and the system set up to stabilize the U.S. economy.
Date: 2011
Creator: United States. Congressional Oversight Panel.
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COPA Commission

Description: The COPA Commission, a congressionally appointed panel, was mandated by the Child Online Protection Act, which was approved by Congress in October 1998. The primary purpose of the Commission is to "identify technological or other methods that will help reduce access by minors to material that is harmful to minors on the Internet."
Date: March 7, 2000
Creator: COPA Commission
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The Creation of the Science Commission

Description: For 155 years, the Smithsonian Institution has had as its mission "the increase and diffusion of knowledge." Given the important questions facing the scientific world today, the existing level of institutional financial and physical resources, the strengths of the Institution's people and its collections, how should the Smithsonian set priorities for scientific research in the years ahead and, in general, carry out its historic mission more effectively? 1) How should scientific research be org… more
Date: January 7, 2003
Creator: Smithsonian Institution Science Commission
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Data.gov

Description: This website contains information about the Data.gov project and resources for accessing federal datasets, including the ability to search for data, download datasets, and use related tools. It also includes links to other sites with open data.
Date: 2011~
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Deepwater Horizon Response: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response

Description: This website served as the focal point for the Deepwater Horizon Unified Command, a group of organizations that had involvement with the British Petroleum (BP) explosion and oil spill that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010. The website includes news feeds and information about health concerns, volunteer opportunities, contact information, and ongoing plans for the area. Various maps of the event and other resources are also available, chronicling the problem and the steps taken by … more
Date: September 10, 2010
Creator: Deepwater Horizon Unified Command
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Democrats on the Select Investigative Panel of the Energy & Commerce Committee

Description: Website for the Democratic members of the Select Investigative Panel of the House Energy & Commerce Committee. It includes documentation and news about the members' efforts to investigate issues with fetal tissue research and other topics related to reproductive rights and health care.
Date: 2016~
Creator: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Select Investigative Panel.
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Economic Indicators

Description: Economic Indicators.gov is provided by the Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA), which is the bureau within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Many political and business decisions are based upon the economic and demographic information produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Census Bureau, and STAT-USA. ESA has three primary missions: 1) maintain the highest possible quality Federal statistical system and make improvements where warranted and feasible, 2) communicate a vision of… more
Date: 2009
Creator: Economics and Statistics Administration
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ExpectMore.gov

Description: This website contains information about the "ExpectMore.gov" initiative to evaluate the performance effectiveness of federal programs using the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART). The site also contains the database of evaluations and summaries of the initiative's findings.
Date: 2008
Creator: United States. Office of Management and Budget.
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Fiscal Commission.gov

Description: This website contains information about the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform and its working groups. It includes a description of the commission's charter, by-laws, and general information, as well as a list of committee members, public meetings, and news items.
Date: 2010/2011
Creator: United States. National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.
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[Form to E-mail an Investigator Related to Benghazi]

Description: Web-based form that was available to submit non-public information to the Select Committee on Benghazi for the purpose of assisting their investigations. It includes fields for Agency/Organization, Details, Name (optional), and Email/Phone #.
Date: 2014~
Creator: United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya
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A Guide to Statistical Adjustment: How it Really Works.

Description: Congress established the Census Monitoring Board to observe and monitor all aspects of the preparation and implementation of the 2000 decennial census. After the completion of the 200 census, many thoughtful parties continue a sincere debate over the implementation of statistical adjustment as a means of increasing the accuracy of the census and for its use in redistricting and the allocation of government funds and services. On March 1, 2001, the Census Bureau's Executive Steering Committee o… more
Date: May 23, 2001
Creator: U.S. Census Monitoring Board – Congressional Members
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Helping America's Youth

Description: Helping America's Youth is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the challenges facing our youth, particularly at-risk boys, and to motivate caring adults to connect with youth in three key areas: family, school, and community. In his 2005 State of the Union Address, President Bush announced a broad effort to engage all Americans in helping young people become healthy adults. He asked Mrs. Laura Bush to lead this important effort, which became known as the Helping America's Youth ini… more
Date: 2005
Creator: White House
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Home Page (National Commission to Ensure Consumer Information and Choice in the Airline Industry)

Description: The National Commission to Ensure Consumer Information and Choice in the Airline Industry was created by the Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR-21), enacted in April 2000, to study the market position and general condition of retail travel agents in today's competitive markets for the sale of air travel services. The commission will examine whether the financial condition of travel agents is declining and, if so, the effect of such a decline on consumers. It also will … more
Date: January 9, 2003
Creator: National Commission to Ensure Consumer Information and Choice in the Airline Industry
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Improving the Safety & Environmental Performance of Hydraulic Fracturing

Description: This website describes the activities of the Natural Gas Subcommittee of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board in determining the potential role of natural gas in clean energy. It includes information about their goals; reports, hearings, and external resources; public comments; and related documentation.
Date: 2011-11~
Creator: United States. Secretary of Energy Advisory Board. Natural Gas Subcommittee.
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