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        <Address>Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230</Address>
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            <NameColumnValue>Mark E. Doms</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Susan R. Helper</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>John H. Thompson</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>J. Steven Landefeld</NameColumnValue>
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              <Paragraph>The Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA), headed by the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, has three principal components: the Office of the Chief Economist, the Bureau of the Census, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). ESA develops policy options, analyzes economic developments, manages economic data systems, and produces a major share of U.S. economic and demographic statistics, including the national economic indicators. The Under Secretary is the chief economic adviser to the Secretary and provides leadership and executive management of the Bureau of the Census and BEA.</Paragraph>
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        <MainParagraph>The expert economists and analysts of the Office of the Chief Economist analyze domestic and international economic developments and produce in-depth reports, fact sheets, briefings, and social media postings. These tools cover policy issues and current economic events, as well as economic and demographic trends. Department of Commerce and White House policymakers rely on these tools, as do American businesses, State and local governments, and news organizations around the world.</MainParagraph>
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        <ProgramName>Bureau of the Census</ProgramName>
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              <Paragraph>[For the Bureau of the Census statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Sept. 16, 1975, 40 FR 42765]</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>The Bureau of the Census was established as a permanent office by act of March 6, 1902 (32 Stat. 51). The major functions of the Census Bureau are authorized by the Constitution, which provides that a census of population shall be taken every 10 years, and by laws codified as title 13 of the United States Code. The law also provides that the information collected by the Census Bureau from individual persons, households, or establishments be kept strictly confidential and be used only for statistical purposes.</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>The Census Bureau is responsible for the decennial censuses of population and housing; the quinquennial censuses of State and local governments, manufacturers, mineral industries, distributive trades, construction industries, and transportation; current surveys that provide information on many of the subjects covered in the censuses at monthly, quarterly, annual, or other intervals; compilation of current statistics on U.S. foreign trade, including data on imports, exports, and shipping; special censuses at the request and expense of State and local government units; publication of estimates and projections of the population; publication of current data on population and housing characteristics; and current reports on manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade, services, construction, imports and exports, State and local government finances and employment, and other subjects.</Paragraph>
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                <WebAddress>http://www.census.gov</WebAddress>
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              <Paragraph>The Census Bureau makes available statistical results of its censuses, surveys, and other programs to the public through the Internet, mobile applications, and other media. The Bureau also prepares special tabulations sponsored and paid for by data users. It also produces statistical compendia, catalogs, guides, and directories that are useful in locating information on specific subjects. Upon request, the Bureau makes searches of decennial census records and furnishes certificates to individuals for use as evidence of age, relationship, or place of birth. A fee is charged for searches.</Paragraph>
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                <Email>PIO@census.gov</Email>
                <Footer>For further information, contact the Public Information Office, Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20233. Phone, 301-763-3030. Fax, 301-763-3762.</Footer>
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              <Paragraph>For information on the Census Bureau regional offices, visit http://www.census.gov/regions.</Paragraph>
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        <ProgramName>Bureau of Economic Analysis</ProgramName>
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              <Paragraph>[For the Bureau of Economic Analysis statement of organization, see the Federal Register of Dec. 29, 1980, 45 FR 85496]</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>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. BEA's economic statistics are closely watched and provide a comprehensive picture of the U.S. economy. BEA prepares national, regional, industry, and international accounts that present essential information on such issues in the world economy.</Paragraph>
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              <Paragraph>BEA's national economic statistics provide a comprehensive look at U.S. production, consumption, investment, exports and imports, and income and saving. The international transactions accounts provide information on trade in goods and services (including the balance of payments and trade), investment income, and government and private finances. In addition, the accounts measure the value of U.S. international assets and liabilities and direct investment by multinational companies.</Paragraph>
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                <Email>customerservice@bea.gov</Email>
                <Footer>For further information, contact the Public Information Office, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-606-9900. Fax, 202-606-5310.</Footer>
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              <Paragraph>The regional accounts provide data on total and per capita personal income by region, State, metropolitan area, and county, and on gross State product. The industry economic account provides a detailed view of the interrelationships between U.S. producers and users and the contribution to production across industries.</Paragraph>
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        <Header>Economic Analysis Publications</Header>
        <Paragraph>The monthly journal Survey of Current Business is available from the Government Printing Office. Current and historical estimates, general information, and employment opportunities are available on BEA's Web site at www.bea.gov. For more information, contact the Public Information Office. Phone, 202-606-9900.</Paragraph>
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      <Footer>For further information, contact the Economics and Statistics Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230. Phone, 202-482-3727.</Footer>
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