Serving a Growing Economy and a Growing PeopleU.S. Department of Commerce, 1970 - 36 pages |
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... basic eco- nomic research data that permit sound decisions on industrial growth and development . The Department's statistical data and business anal- yses provide the standard analytic framework for use in economic policy planning ...
... basic eco- nomic research data that permit sound decisions on industrial growth and development . The Department's statistical data and business anal- yses provide the standard analytic framework for use in economic policy planning ...
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... basic resources for sci- ence , industry , agriculture , transpor- tation , communications , and many activities of daily life . For example , Commerce Department scientists and engineers provide . . . .. standards for the Nation's meas ...
... basic resources for sci- ence , industry , agriculture , transpor- tation , communications , and many activities of daily life . For example , Commerce Department scientists and engineers provide . . . .. standards for the Nation's meas ...
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... basic research in radiation , and serves as a technical resource to the rest of the Bureau . The Center for Computer Sciences and Technology develops standards for computer hardware and software , and advises other Government agen- cies ...
... basic research in radiation , and serves as a technical resource to the rest of the Bureau . The Center for Computer Sciences and Technology develops standards for computer hardware and software , and advises other Government agen- cies ...
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... basic question , Would ac- celerated increase of metric usage be in the best interest of the United States ? A report is scheduled for Au- gust 1971 . The relocation of NBS headquarters from Washington , D.C. , to a spacious and ...
... basic question , Would ac- celerated increase of metric usage be in the best interest of the United States ? A report is scheduled for Au- gust 1971 . The relocation of NBS headquarters from Washington , D.C. , to a spacious and ...
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... basic to economic development . EDA funds may be available for planning this type of program . EDA may provide grants for staff and other administrative ex- penses of up to 75 percent of the total cost . These grants may be made to ...
... basic to economic development . EDA funds may be available for planning this type of program . EDA may provide grants for staff and other administrative ex- penses of up to 75 percent of the total cost . These grants may be made to ...
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Advisory agency analysis areas Assistant Secretary Atmospheric Administration balance of payments Bureau of Domestic Bureau of International Bureau of Standards Business Economics Census Census Bureau Center cerned Data Buoy Department of Commerce Domestic and International Domestic Commerce Economic Affairs economic growth Environ Federal field offices Foreign Direct Investments gram helps U.S. income International Business Laboratories Maritime Administration ment merce Minority Business Enterprise mission National Bureau National Oceanic National Technical Information National Weather Service NOAA nology nomic Oceanic and Atmospheric Office of Business Office of Foreign Office of Minority Office of Telecommunications operating organization overseas Packaging and Labeling partment of Commerce Patent Office promote provides reau Regional Commission Science and Technology Secretary for Economic Secretary of Commerce serve ships sponsibilities statistical tech Technical Information Service tion Travel Service U.S. Department U.S. Foreign U.S. Foreign Service U.S. Government United States Travel vironmental Weather
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Page 22 - States of a complete and consistent system of physical measurement; coordinates that system with measurement systems of other nations; and furnishes essential services leading to accurate and uniform physical measurements throughout the Nation's scientific community, industry, and commerce.
Page 5 - to foster, promote and develop the foreign and domestic commerce
Page 4 - Commerce (DOC) is composed of the Office of the Secretary and the operating units. Office of the Secretary Secretary The Secretary is responsible for the administration of all functions and authorities assigned to the Department of Commerce and for advising the President on Federal policy and programs affecting the industrial and commercial segments of the national economy.
Page 32 - Appalachian region, which includes parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and all of West Virginia.
Page 24 - The patent system added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius.
Page 24 - US and foreign patents for public use, and supplies copies of patents and official records to the public. Similar functions are performed relating to trademarks.
Page 5 - United States Travel Service • Maritime Administration Assuring effective use and growth of the nation's scientific and technical resources. • Environmental Science Services Administration • Patent Office • National Bureau of Standards...
Page 13 - The balance of payments accounts provide a complete and systematic view of all economic transactions between the United States and foreign countries. Major types of transactions covered include exports, imports, travel, transportation, foreign aid, private capital flows, and changes in gold and other monetary reserves.
Page 34 - The Maritime Administration operates the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, Long Island, NY, where young men are trained to become merchant marine officers.
Page 29 - ... temperatures is used to analyze local fuel requirements and indirectly to establish equitable rates. These data are also utilized to analyze condi'tions which produce critical shortages and to project total requirements when combined wi'th appropriate population and industrial projections.