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The U.S. has 50 states, five territories and the District of Columbia, home of the federal government. In 1790 when there were only 13 stars on the flag, it had 1,000 employees. It reached a peak of 2,800,000 in 1979 and currently has 2,150,000 on staff. It is projected to have a total budget of $3.8 trillion in 2011.

USA.gov is a clearinghouse of information about the United States Federal Government and how citizens, businesses, non-profits, government employees and visitors to the country can learn quickly about the information and services available to them through the Federal Government. www.usa.gov/

The vast bureaucracy is charged with executing the policies defined by the current administration and authorized by Congress. These elected officials can be reached at the following addresses:

Barack Obama
President of the United States
www.whitehouse.gov/

The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414
Fax: 202-456-2461

Bob Casey
Senior United States Senator
casey.senate.gov/ 

Washington D.C. Office:
393 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-6324
Toll Free: (866) 802-2833
Fax: (202) 228-0604 

Philadelphia Office:
2000 Market Street, Suite 1870
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 405-9660
Fax: (215) 405-9669

Pat Toomey
Junior United States Senator

Washington DC Office:
B40B Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Main: 202-224-4254

Allyson Schwartz  See Full Bio
Member of the United States House of Representatives

Profile of the 13th District
schwartz.house.gov/

Washington Office:
330 Cannon Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-6111
Fax: 202-226-0611

Montgomery County Office:
706 West Avenue
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: 215-517-6572
Fax: 215-517-6575

Federal Emergency Managment Agency (click here) provides a detailed map to find resources and support during emergency conditions. In addition, the Central Intelligence Agency provides a detailed analysis of the United States on its World Factbook web site (click here).