Executive Office of the President
The Executive Office of the President is the group of councils and offices that work directly for the president. None of these offices is named in the Constitution. They advise on the economy, national security, science, and domestic policy, prepare the federal budget, and lead trade talks. They give the president the staff needed to lead a large government.
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