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The mission of the Government Printing Office (GPO) is to inform
the Nation by producing, procuring, and disseminating printed
and electronic publications of the Congress as well as the
executive departments and establishments of the Federal
Government.
GPO began operations in accordance with Congressional Joint
Resolution 25 of June 23, 1860. The activities of GPO are
defined in the public printing and documents chapters of Title
44 of the U.S. Code. The Public Printer, who serves as the head
of GPO, is appointed by the President with the advice and
consent of the Senate.
Website: "http://www.gpoaccess.gov/index.html"
[Summary provided by USGPO]
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