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A list of U.S. federal agencies and state agencies that are mentioned in the book is presented.

The article discusses tax rules that apply to businesses that hire people to help in the operation. Under the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), only employees and independent contractors (IC) can be hired to help in a business. Some government agencies that are authorized to review whether a person hired is an employee or IC are cited. A discussion on employee pay and benefits as business expenses eligible for tax deductions is provided.

An appendix is presented which offers information on federal agencies that enforce workplace laws, federal fair employment laws, and state laws prohibiting discrimination in private employment.

The article presents definition of several terms related to the employment laws starting with alphabet O including Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and open shop. The term "OSH Act" is a federal law that requires employers to provide safe working conditions for employees. Another term "OSHA" is the federal agency responsible for implementing the OSH Act.

The article focuses on steps in having public agencies and private businesses accept one's name after a name change. It relates that an individual can show the Decree Changing Name and court order to agencies and institutions that require proof of the name change. It recommends obtaining a Social Security card in the new name and acquiring a driver's license in the new name before contacting each business or government agency about the name change.

The article offers information on immigration in the U.S. It describes a road map to immigration in the U.S., including an explanation on how people can become U.S. citizen, and an overview of the immigration process. An immigration eligibility self-quiz is presented, along with definition of terms related to immigration. Information on the government agencies that will handle immigration applications is also offered.

The article provides an overview of the government system of Uzbekistan, with details on its constitution, judiciary department, executive department, legislative department, economic court, and military court. It mentions that the constitution of Uzbekistan was adopted by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan on December 8, 1992. It states that the president of the country is the head of state and responsible to ensure coordinated activity of the state authorities. It also mentions that the Cabinet of Ministers of the country, which consists of Prime Minister, deputies, ministers and chairmen of the state committees shall exercise executive power.

The article provides information of ministries, agencies and organizations of Uzbekistan. It also provides directories of the country's ministers such as Ministry of Foreign Affairs carries out foreign policy in accordance with the principles in their constitution and international norms. It also mentions the directory of different agencies of the country including the Press and Information Agency, Communication and Information Agency, and the Agency of Automobile and River Transport. It also provides directory of the different associations of the country such as Uzbek Association for Mounting and Special Construction Works. Major companies, commodity exchange, funds, civic organization, and political parties in the country are also mentioned.

A variety of the U.S. state laws on discrimination and harassment of employees and the state enforcement government agencies that relate to the articles that appeared in the book "Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Discrimination and Harassment" are presented.

Chapter 8 of the book "Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Discrimination and Harassment" is presented. It explores the role of government agencies including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and State Fair Employment Practices Agencies (FEPAs) in receiving, processing, and resolving complaints of harassment by employees. It informs how an employee can collaboratively work with a lawyer to represent its company in agency proceedings.

The article lists several state tourist offices in the U.S. including Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel, Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, and California Division of Tourism.

A list of several resources and agencies that may address questions and issues of interest to home-based business owners is presented, including the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Office of Women's Business Ownership, and books like "The Cleaning Encyclopedia: Your A to Z Illustrated Guide to Cleaning Like the Pros," by Don Aslett.

A number of federal and state agencies in the U.S. that relate to articles that appeared in the book "Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws" are presented.

A variety of higher education agencies in different states is presented which includes Alabama Commission on Higher Education, Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, and Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education.

Appendices are presented which depict federal job résumés, cover letters, and government agencies in the U.S.

Chapter 3 of the book "How to Write the Perfect Federal Job Résumé and Résumé Cover Letter" by Melanie Williamson is presented. It explores the job application process in federal government-owned institutions in the U.S. It offers information on some federal positions wherein applicants can register directly instead of making lists for job postings.

The article focuses on several housing options during the state of foreclosure which can cause emotional and financial strain both for the family and the people involved. It states that finding an appropriate and suitable rental that is within the budget is one step to overcome emotional foreclosure process. It also mentions several government agencies that offer foreclosure aid such as the U.S. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Chapter 6 of the book "An Introduction to Angel Investing," by Tom McKaskill is presented. It explores the qualities of a good Angel investor known as business Angels and the difficulties that hinder them to close a deal. It mentions that Angels who are engaged in syndicates are most likely to acquire greater deals than those Angels who work alone. It examines the roles of personal contact sources which include business advisors, research institutions, and government agencies.

Chapter 8 of the book "Indonesia Beyond the Water's Edge: Managing an Archipelagic State" is presented. It focuses on the Maritime Security Coordinating Board of Indonesia. It cites the total value of trade passing through Indonesian archipelagic sea lanes annually. It notes that the board, established in 1972, failed to live up to its potential since several aspects of marine security policy remained uncoordinated. Particular focus is given to the structure of the revitalized Maritime Security Coordinating Board.

Chapter 5 of the book "Divided Over Thaksin: Thailand's Coup and Problematic Transition" is presented. It centers of the drafting of the new constitution of Thailand as a consequence of the coup that ousted Prime Minister Thaksin on September 19, 2006. Within the proposed constitution, the central role of the monarchy in the constitutional process has been emphasized and the executive power has been limited. There were more detailed provisions on human rights and more powers given to agencies focused on protecting people and to courts.

Chapter 6 of the book "Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability," is presented. It discusses the functioning of the U.S. Disability Determination Services, the agency which decides social security disability claims in the country. The agency, as reported, deals with several types of claims including, a new application called an initial claim, a reconsideration claim if initial claim has been turned down, and another initial claim.

Chapter 24 of the book "Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court," is presented. It explores various aspects of collecting money from debtors related to cases in small claims court. It mentions the timing and procedure of collecting money and the steps to be taken if the installment payments aren't made. Also, collection of a judgment against a government agency and finding of the debtor's assets is also discussed.

Chapter 11 of the book "Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court," is presented. It explores various aspects of serving papers in a small claims court including who is to be served and where the papers can be served. It mentions various ways to serve an individual through personal service, certified mail and regular first-class mail. Further serving papers on a business and government agency and the time limit in which the plaintiff's claim must be served are mentioned.

Chapter 8 of the book "Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court" is presented. It discusses the people or institutions that can be sued in small claims courts and how they are to sued. It presents suggestions on how to sue more than one person, an individually owned business, a partnership and a corporation or limited liability company. It also mentions how to name defendants in a motor vehicle accident case, sue minors, sue government agencies and the estates of deceased people.

Chapter 7 of the book "Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court" is presented. It explores who all can sue in small claims courts. It mentions that every person who is above 18 years of age, mentally competent and is claiming for his own claim can file a case in such courts which could include married couples, sole proprietors, partners in a firm and certain type of corporations. It further mentions motor vehicle claims, cases filed by government agencies and group lawsuits.

Chapter 2 of the book "The Complete Guide to Working for Yourself: Everything the Self-Employed Need to Know About Taxes, Recordkeeping and Other Laws," by Beth Williams and Jean Murray is presented. It highlights the recommendation of the Small Business Administration for self-employed to consult an attorney to decide which ownership structure best fits the need of the businessowner. It discusses the sole proprietorship which is a business having one owner and is the easiest business to make.

Chapter 5 of the book "Your U.S. Citizenship Guide: What You Need to Know to Pass Your U.S. Citizenship Test," by Anita Biase is presented. It provides an in depth overview of the six eligible ways of obtaining a visa including family connections, marriage to a U.S. Citizen, and employment. It also features several government agencies on where applicants obtain further citizenship information.

Chapter 21 of the book "Complete Guide to Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, Fourplexes & Mobile Homes: What Smart Investors Need to Know Explained Simply" is presented. It offers guidance on how to deal with a governing body or a government agency on matters related to real estate property. Dealing with them involve transactions from fighting citations for insignificant code infractions to attending hearings before zoning and planning boards. The chapter highlights the importance of being familiar with the federal and state laws and local codes.

Chapter 12 of the book "Complete Guide to Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, Fourplexes & Mobile Homes: What Smart Investors Need to Know Explained Simply" is presented. It presents negotiation tactics and strategies when buying or selling a property. The chapter highlights the importance of the approaches in negotiations with tenants, contractors, lenders, government agencies, and others.

Chapter 6 of the book "Public Management & Administration Illustrated: English (A Volume in a Multi-Lingual Collection of Diagrams)," Vol. I is presented. It offers insights on improving the performance of public agencies and provides related diagrams. Cited are the reasons for the difficulty in determining the contribution of a performance measurement system to productivity, one of which is subjectivity of improvements. The necessity for students of public administration to be aware of ways to translate their knowledge into improvements is emphasized.

A directory for health care state agencies in the U.S. is presented

Chapter eight of the book "Regulation & Public Interests: The Possibility of Good Regulatory Government," by Steven P. Croley is presented. It explores the expansion of the administrative process theory of regulation. It also notes that the processes of regulatory decision making by administrative agencies promote the consideration of the arguments and information supplied by a range of interests.

Chapter fourteen of the book "Regulation & Public Interests: The Possibility of Good Regulatory Government," by Steven P. Croley is presented. It explores the vindication of the administrative process theory with the case studies conducted for the theory of regulation. It also notes that the studies cases illustrate how administrative decision making procedures can promote agency autonomy and authority.

Chapter six of the book "Regulation & Public Interests: The Possibility of Good Regulatory Government," by Steven P. Croley is presented. It explores the relationship between administrative agencies and the other branches of government in accordance with decision making in the institutional environment. It also notes that the rulemaking process constitutes regulatory agencies' most powerful tool.

Chapter five of the book "Regulation & Public Interests: The Possibility of Good Regulatory Government," by Steven P. Croley is presented. It explores the implementation of the rules and orders by the regulatory agencies and being prescribed by the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 (APA). It also notes that APA serves as agencies' decision making template which is applicable to any procedural decision.

Chapter one of the book "Regulation & Public Interests: The Possibility of Good Regulatory Government," by Steven P. Croley is presented. It explores the functions of the public regulatory institutions to an illicit exchange of economics and political resources. It also notes that these regulatory bodies provide a recipe for a regulatory state that works to the advantage of well-organized yet narrowly focused political interest groups.

Chapter 2 of the book "Patronizing the Arts" by Marjorie Garber is presented. It explores the question of having a public patronage of the arts. According to John Updike, he would rather have his patrons as hosts of anonymous citizens digging into their own pockets for the price of a book or a magazine than a small body of enlightened and responsible men administering public funds. It also notes the role of lawmakers, government agencies, and interested public officials in the patronage of arts.

Information about the administrative agencies and organization web sites in the U.S. is presented. It cites the Department of Agriculture (USDA) that can be found at http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome. This site contains various issues including current new, event, weather, and links to other agricultural and government information services. Others are the Environmental Protection Agency at http://www.epa.gov/compliance, and the International Energy Agency (IEA) at http://www.iea.org.

The article highlights the establishment of a democratic society in Thailand following the coup d'etat on September 19, 2006. The Thai Electoral Commission and the Thai Constitutional Courts were among the independent agencies remained after the said coup d'etat abolished Thailand's 1997 Constitution. Amara Pongsapitch, former dean of Political Science at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, claimed that the term Thai-style democracy (TSD) should incorporate a sectoral representation in conjunction with the more common general representation system.

Chapter 17 of the book "The Battle for Barrels: Peak Oil Myths & World Oil Futures," is presented. It explores the significant role played by the government and national oil companies in addressing the Peak Oil crisis. It also discusses the significance of developing strategies for effective oil reserve management and exploration.

This section presents various samples of federal resumes.