Independent

Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled - - Information on products and programs supported by the Committee for the benefit of the blind or severely disabled. Describes this independent federal agency's administration of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day program.

Interagency Transformation, Education and After Action Review (ITEA) - - Federally funded program that seeks to improve coordination among the executive departments and agencies that are responsible for crisis response.

Marine Mammal Commission - - Independent agency conducting research and independent oversight of marine mammal conservation in federal regulatory agencies. Legislation, testimony, species information, current concerns, and other topics.

Morris K. Udall Foundation - - Information about the Foundation and its programs, including the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, scholarships and fellowships, Native American Congressional and White House internships, and Parks in Focus. The Foundation was established by the U.S. Congress in 1992 to honor Rep. Morris Udall's thirty years of service in the House of Representatives.

The National Academies - - Current articles and reports regarding these academies' work. The National Academies (the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council) serve as advisors to the U.S. in scientific, engineering and medical matters.