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Disclosures

Financial Disclosures 2020 Financial Disclosure Extension Memo June 29, 2020 Extension for the President Ethics Pledge Waivers List of Ethics Waivers Issued as of September 22, 2020 Staff Salaries 2017 Report 2018 Report 2019 Report 2020 Report Budget Submissions FY 2020  FY 2021

Our Government

The Legislative Branch

Established by Article I of the Constitution, the Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress. The Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to enact legislation and declare war, the right to confirm or reject many Presidential appointments, and substantial investigative powers. The House of…

Our Government

The Judicial Branch

Whereas the Executive and Legislative branches are elected by the people, members of the Judicial Branch are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Article III of the Constitution, which establishes the Judicial Branch, leaves Congress significant discretion to determine the shape and structure of the Federal judiciary. Even the number of Supreme…

Office of Management and Budget

Circulars

Instructions or information issued by OMB to Federal agencies. These are expected to have a continuing effect of two years or more. To obtain circulars that are not available on-line, please call the Office of Management and Budget’s information line at (202) 395-3080. Choose from one of two options: Circulars arrayed by numerical sequence; or Circulars indexed…

Office of Management and Budget

Agency Contingency Plans

Frequently Asked Questions During a Lapse in Appropriations Government Reopening Check List – Items for Consideration (January 2019) Office of Management and Budget – Regulatory Review Activities during the Fiscal Year 2019 Lapse in Appropriations U.S. Department of the Treasury – Tax Return Activities during the Fiscal Year Lapse in Appropriations Below are the links…

Vice President of The United States of America

Vice President Mike Pence

Michael R. Pence is the 48th and current Vice President of the United States. Michael R. Pence was born in Columbus, Indiana, on June 7, 1959, one of six children born to Edward and Nancy Pence. As a young boy he had a front row seat to the American Dream. After his grandfather immigrated to…