Notable name changes for federal agencies throughout U.S. history

The Washington Post: The Government Printing Office changed its name to the Government Publishing Office last month, retaining its original initials while updating its 153-year-old moniker to better reflect the agency’s newer digital offerings.

The new title came about through the comprehensive spending bill that Congress and President Obama approved in December. Lawmakers inserted the language into the legislation after a stand-alone name-change measure stalled in the Senate despite bipartisan support.

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