The areas on which the database focuses are central government, local government, police, NHS (including GPs), the armed forces, emergency services, universities, the judiciary and quangos - quasi-government arms-length agencies that fulfil a public service role but are not directly controlled by government.

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The Thatcher government turned to creative agencies to convey a serious public service message.

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This week we've combed through listings at two agencies very much involved in public service, the Department of Education and the Peace Corps.

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This waiver has been supported by the Washington Public Service Commission, the Minnesota Department of Commerce and other state agencies.

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According to the IG, plans called for these items to be transferred or sold to the DOD Humanitarian Assistance Program, the Indian Health Service, state and local agencies and the general public.

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