Advances in biomedical research seek to enhance health and length of life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) plays a central role in making this happen.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, relies on information and technology to carry out its mission—to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts.

Since its inception, the country’s credit union system has expanded and grown to serve over 93 million Americans. Though credit unions generally maintain traditional lending standards and risk portfolios, they have not been immune to the broad effects of historically high unemployment and severely declining home values.

It is critical to the safety and security of this country that federal, state, local, private-sector, and international partners improve their sharing of information about terrorism, homeland security, and weapons of mass destruction.