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U.S. Department of Commerce
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Economics and Statistics Administration
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Office of Business Analysis
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(202) 482-1986
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The ECONOMIC BULLETIN BOARD
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Bulletin 32: Government Bulletin Boards
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Last Updated: 11/15/93
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Department of Agriculture
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1. Agricultural Library Forum (ALF)
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Voice Number: 301-504-5113
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Data Number: 301-504-5496
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Describes specific information products, such as "Quick
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Bibliographies" and "Special Reference Briefs" offered by
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the National Agricultural Library.
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2. Human Nutrition Information Service BBS
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Voice Number: 301-436-8491
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Data Number: 301-436-5078
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Covers topics related to food and nutrition research.
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3. Commercial Information Delivery Service (CIDS)
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Voice Number: 202-720-5505
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Data Number: Must subscribe first
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CIDS contains government information about developments
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and statistics dealing with the agriculture industry.
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Bureau of the Census
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1. Bureau of Economic Analysis BBS
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Voice Number: 301-763-7554 (contact John Rowe)
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Data Number: 301-763-7554
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Contains business and industry information collected by the
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U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Offers trade opportunities also found on the Economic
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Bulletin Board.
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2. State Data Center/Business-Industry Data Center
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Voice Number: 301-763-1580
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Data Number: 301-763-7554 (9600 Baud)
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This BBS includes Bureau of the Census economic reports,
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geographic electronic mapping, and any press reports dealing
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with Census surveys. Public domain software is available
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which allows users to transfer any census data.
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3. Census Bureau Personnel Vacancy Board
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Voice Number: 301-763-4950
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Data Number: 301-763-4574
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Posts all Census Bureau position vacancies.
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4. Office Automation BBS
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Voice Number: 301-763-4950
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Data Number: 301-763-4576
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Lists all new technology dealing with office automation.
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Allows users to transfer messages.
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Department of Commerce
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1. Economic Bulletin Board (EBB)
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Voice Number: 202-482-1986
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Data Number: 202-482-3870
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Provides current information on the U.S. economy and trade
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situation as released by Federal agencies, as well as trade
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leads from the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, the U.S.
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Department of Agriculture, and USDOC's Eastern European
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Business Information Center.
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2. Patent Licensing Bulletin Board (PLBB)
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Voice Number: 703-487-4650
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Data Number: 703-487-4061
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Assists companies in finding government-owned inventions
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from federal laboratories that are available for licensing.
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Summarizes each invention and gives supporting material.
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3. Office of Budget Planning and Organization Bulletin Board
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Voice Number: 202-482-2949
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Data Number: 202-482-1423
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A communications and discussion forum for planning and
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budget issues of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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4. Climate Dialup Services (CDUS)
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Voice Number: 301-763-4670
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Data Number: 301-899-0827 (300-1200 baud)
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301-899-1173 (1200 baud)
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Fee-based bulletin board providing daily/weekly/monthly
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weather information collected by the National Weather
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Service.
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5. Fire Research BBS
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Voice Number: 301-975-6891
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Data Number: 301-921-6302
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Focuses on the use of computers in fire research.
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This BBS also includes info. on EMS updates as well as
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offering programs that simulate correct emergency
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procedure in various situations.
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U.S. Customs Service
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1. Customs Electronic BBS
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Voice Number: 202-376-7039
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Data Number: 202-376-7100
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A complimentary service which provides information on
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currency exchange rates, quota thresholds, and federal
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register notices. Also contains related news
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releases about global trade.
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Defense Department
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1. ELISA (Export License Info. Status Advisor)
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Voice Number: 703-693-1098 (contact Ken Freshwater)
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Data Number: 703-697-6109
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Permits exporters to monitor the status of their export
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license applications as they are processed through the
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Department of Defense.
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2. JAG-NET (Navy Judge Advocate General Bulletin Board)
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Voice Number: 703-325-8312
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Data Number: 703-325-0748
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Provides information for those seeking software related to
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time organization, record keeping, and work management
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programs.
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3. Defense Logistics Agency DASC-ZE Bulletin Board
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Voice Number: 703-274-5757
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Data Number: 703-274-5863
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Contains files on presentation graphics, telecommunications,
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statistics programs, and a directory of all Federal
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Information Centers.
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4. Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS)
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Voice Number: 202-475-7685
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Data Number: 202-475-7885
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Provides marketing information and technical support for
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Department of the Navy facilities. Contains files of both a
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technical and general business interest.
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Department of Education
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1. Office of Educational Research Improvement BBS
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Voice Number: 202-219-1526
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Data Number: 202-219-2010/2011
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Contains statistics on all aspects and levels of education.
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Includes a directory of libraries throughout the U.S., as
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well as a directory of education grants.
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Department of Energy
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1. Energy Info. Admin. Electronic Publishing System (EPUB)
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Voice Number: 202-586-8800
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Data Number: 202-586-2557
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Contains selected energy related data from numerous energy
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publications.
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2. Megawatts One
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Voice Number: 202-586-2216
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Data Number: 202-586-0739
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Descriptions of recent energy-related publications
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available through GPO. Specializes in utilities and other
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software programs that deal with data management.
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3. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issuance Posting System
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(FERC-CIPS)
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Voice Number: 202-208-2304
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Data Number: 202-208-1397 (2400 Baud)
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202-208-1787 (9600 Baud)
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A source of intelligence on specific utility companies.
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Contains texts of energy-related regulatory proceedings.
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4. Fossil Energy Telenews
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Voice Number: 202-586-6503
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Data Number: 202-586-6496
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Covers research and development on all fossil fuel issues.
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5. Minority Energy Info. Clearing House
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Voice Number: 202-586-5876
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Data Number: 202-586-1561
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Contains information on minority college programs,
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educational seminars and research involving minority groups.
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6. OCRWM-INFOLINK
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Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management
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Voice Number: 202-586-2835
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Data Number: 202-586-9359
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Provides current information and DOE positions on waste
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management developments, OCRWM press releases, selected
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speeches, technical papers, Congressional testimony and the
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current OCRWM Bulletin. In addition,
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Environmental Protection Agency
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1. Clean-Up Information Bulletin Board (CLU-IN)
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Voice Number: 301-589-8368
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Data Number: 301-589-8366
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Designed to help hazardous waste cleanup professionals find
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current events information about innovative technologies,
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consult with each other on line, and provide access data
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banks.
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Export-Import Bank
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1. EXIM Bank BBS
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Voice Number: 202-566-8818 (contact Susan Hein)
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Data Number: 202-566-4699
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Contains program information, seminar schedules,
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press releases dating back six months, and bulletins of
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special interest (e.g. city-state programs).
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Federal Communications Commission
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1. FCC Public Access Link (PAL)
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Voice Number: 202-653-6288 or 202-632-0002
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Data Number: 301-725-1072
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Contains information on Federal Communications Commission
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rulemaking, including specific references to investigative
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dockets. Also contains telecommunication topics of special
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interest.
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Federal Reserve Bank
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1. Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
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Voice Number: 314-444-8562 (contact Tom Pollmann)
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Data Number: 314-621-1824
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Contains information on banking, interest rates and the
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economy. Operated by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
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2. Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank BBS (Kimberly)
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Voice Number: 612-340-2443 (contact Carol Dvoracek)
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Data Number: 612-340-2489 (2400 bps)
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Contains economic and financial data, information about the
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Federal Reserve System, and regional business and economic
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conditions.
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General Services Administration
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1. GSA Information Resources Service Center (GSA-IRSC)
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Voice Number: 202-501-1404 (contact Joe McGuire)
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Data Number: 202-501-2014
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Provides GSA schedules and products which are authorized for
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purchase by the federal government.
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Department of Health and Human Services
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1. FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health BBS
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Voice Number: 301-443-7004
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Data Number: 301-443-7496
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Contains information about the FDA's procedures for
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evaluating and approving medical devices.
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Department of the Interior
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1. Geological Survey BBS
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Voice Number: 703-648-7300
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Data Number: 703-648-4168 (9600 Baud)
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Consists of public domain files dealing with mapping and
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earth science information.
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2. Wide Area Information Servers (WAIStation)
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Voice Number: 703-648-7245 (contact Eliot Christian)
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A free search and retrieval mechanism for references to earth
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science data, arctic research, and information related to water
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and geologic data holdings of the USGS.
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3. Mines-Data System
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U.S. Bureau of Mines
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Voice Number: 202-501-9554
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Data Number: 202-501-0373
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Contains data from research reports dealing with mineral
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production, availability, and demand.
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Department of Justice
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1. National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS)
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Voice Number: 301-251-5269 (contact Irene Pappas)
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Data Number: 301-738-8895
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Contains current news, announcements, and on-line
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publications about justice and crime.
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2. Bureau of Prisons BBS
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U.S. Bureau of Prisons
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Voice Number: 202-307-3104 (contact Janet Peterkin)
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Data Number: 202-514-6102/6103
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Provides an overview of BOP programs and access to Shareware
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and Freeware software.
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3. Civil Rights Division
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Voice Number: 202-307-2215
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Data Number: 202-514-6193
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Provides a listing of automated data processing related
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materials available to the public and regulations regarding
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technical data.
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4. Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys
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Voice Number: 202-501-8220
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Data Number: 202-501-7521 or 501-7616
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Provides a conglomeration of word processing, database,
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spreadsheet, utilities, management and other software.
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Department of Labor
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1. Labor News Bulletin Board
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Voice Number: 202-219-7343
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Data Number: 202-219-4784 or 800-597-1221
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The Labor News Bulletin Board contains press releases from
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the Department of Labor as well as a labor-oriented
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legislative calendar.
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Library of Congress
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1. Automated Library Information Exchange (ALIX)
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Voice Number: 202-707-4848/4800
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Data Number: 202-707-4888
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A source for developments in information sciences.
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NASA
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1. NASA Headquarters Information Technology Center BBS
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Voice Number: Via on-line E-Mail
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Data Number: 202-453-9008
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One of the most used resources on this bulletin board is
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ITC Times which provides current information on computer
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applications.
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National Technical Information Service
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1. FEDWORLD
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Data Number: 703-321-8020
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A gateway service to over 140 different government BBSs.
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National Institute for Standards and Technology
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1. Microcomputer Electronic Information Exchange
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Voice Number: 301-975-3359
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Data Number: 301-948-5717 (2400 Baud)
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301-948-5718 (9600 Baud)
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Describes software, systems, and techniques that combat
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unauthorized access to your computer, and contains files
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that describe computer viruses and how to prevent
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them.
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2. NIST/NCSC Data Management Information Exchange
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Voice Number: 301-975-3272
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Data Number: 301-948-2048 or (2049)
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Serves as a forum for exchanging information on data
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management including program languages, data dictionaries,
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and computer graphics.
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Small Business Administration
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1. SBA ON-LINE
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Data Number: 800-859-INFO (2400 baud) outside D.C. area
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800-697-INFO (9600 baud) outside D.C. area
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202-205-7265 (2400 baud) D.C. area
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202-401-9600 (9600 baud) D.C. area
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Delivers information on starting or running a small business.
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Provides information on SBA's services and publications, and
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on its loan, procurement assistance and business development
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programs, including specialized information for wowen, veterans
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and minorities. Features a national calendar of events highlighting
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training programs, small business seminars and international
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trade fairs.
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2. SBA Central Office Bulletin Board
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Voice Number: 202-205-6253
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Data Number: 202-205-6269
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Open to government agency personnel and SBA contractors.
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Contains a wealth of computer applications, text files, and
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software for communications, graphics, word processing,
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spreadsheets, anti-virus programs, and other functions.
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State Department
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1. Automated License Status System (ALISS)
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Voice Number: 703-875-7391 (contact Jim DePalma)
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Data Number: 703-875-7350
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Permits exporters to monitor the status of their export
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license applications as they are processed through the State
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Department.
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Department of Transportation
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1. Federal Highway Administration Electronic BBS (FEBBS)
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Voice Number: 202-366-9022
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Data Number: 202-366-3764
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Provides information on the federal highway and motor
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carrier programs and the information technology that
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supports them.
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Department of the Treasury
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1. BXR Info. Corner
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Voice Number: 703-756-6280
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Data Number: 703-756-6109
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Contains information on the IRS's electronic filing system,
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taxpayer assistance programs, and changes in taxpayer forms.
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Provides files for use with WordPerfect, IRS's standard word
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processing program.
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2. Customs Electronic Bulletin Board
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Voice Number: 202-376-7039
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Data Number: 202-376-7100
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Includes information about trade, news releases of the
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Customs Service, speeches, trade meeting schedules, and
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currency conversion rates.
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3. FMS Inventory Line BBS
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Voice Number: 202-287-0769
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Data Number: 202-287-0767
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The FMS Inventory Line is operated by the Financial
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Management Service and contains information on federal cash
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management, as well as the current value of funds rate.
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