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The Cabinet

The Cabinet. Today’s Head and Their Responsibilities. Department of Commerce. Protects the industrial and commercial segments of the American economy Oversees the Census Bureau . Penny Pritzker. Department of Justice. Eric H. Holder.

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The Cabinet

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  1. The Cabinet Today’s Head and Their Responsibilities

  2. Department of Commerce • Protects the industrial and commercial segments of the American economy • Oversees the Census Bureau. Penny Pritzker

  3. Department of Justice Eric H. Holder • The Attorney General is the head of this department. • Oversees the nation’s legal affairs • Coordinates the activities of the FBI, U.S. Marshals and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

  4. Department of Energy • Plans energy policy and develops energy technology Ernest Moniz

  5. Department of Transportation Anthony Foxx • Oversees the agencies that regulate air travel, rail roads, highways and mass transit

  6. Department of Treasury • Manages the monetary resources of the United States • Oversees the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) • Would determine the amount of coins to be minted or amount of printed money to be issued • Determines the amount of money the federal government would need to borrow in order to operate Jack Lew

  7. Department of Agriculture Thomas J. Visack • Responsible for safeguarding the nation’s food supply • Develops conservation programs

  8. Department of Veterans Affairs • Administers several hospitals for veterans • Administers educational programs for veterans and their families Eric K. Shinseki

  9. Department of Defense • Coordinates the activities of the Joint-Chiefs of Staff • Oversees the armed forces Chuck Hagel

  10. Department of Education Arne Duncan • Coordinates Federal assistance programs for public and private schools

  11. Department of State • Meets with representatives from other states • May be the point person when initiating a treaty with another country. John Kerry

  12. Department of Labor Thomas Perez • Protects the American worker by making sure there are safe working conditions • Safeguards the minimum wage

  13. Department of Homeland Security • Controls the Coast Guard • Controls Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) • Controls immigration and naturalization services • Controls the nations border patrol Rand Beers

  14. Department of Health and Human Services • Manages Medicare and Medicaid programs • Directs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA Kathleen Sebelius

  15. Department of the Interior Sally Jewell • Responsible for protecting public land and natural resources • Responsible for relations between U. S. government and the American Indians • Manages historical sites and national parks

  16. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) • Created to ensure equal housing opportunities Shaun L.S. Donovan

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