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The U.S. Department of Commerce has a broad mandate to advance economic growth and jobs and opportunities for the American people. It has cross cutting responsibilities in the areas of trade, technology, entrepreneurship, economic development, environmental stewardship and statistical research and analysis. The products and services the department provides touch the lives of Americans and American companies in many ways, including weather forecasts, the decennial census, and patent and trademark protection for inventors and businesses. The development of commerce to provide new opportunities was the central goal at the department's beginning in 1903 and it remains a primary obligation today.
SCPA terminals in Charleston, Georgetown and Greer, SC drive $53 billion in annual statewide economic impact. In fact, 1 in every 11 SC job is attributed to the Port, and port-supported jobs pay nearly 40 percent higher than the state`s average annual salary.
The Senate is the upper house in Canada`s bicameral parliamentary democracy. The original Senate, created in 1867, had 72 seats, but more seats were added as the country grew. The Constitution now directs that the Senate have 105 appointed members. The Senate was created to counterbalance representation by population in the House of Commons. In recent years, the Senate has come to bolster representation of groups often underrepresented in Parliament, such as Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and women. The Senate was also intended to provide Parliament with a second chance to consider bills before they are passed.
Pueblo of Zuni is a Zuni, NM-based company in the Government sector.
U.S. Air Force HQ PACAF/CEOS is a Hickam Afb, HI-based company in the Government sector.