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The Government Printing Office (GPO) is an agency of the , which is a partnership with hundreds of libraries throughout the country.

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 .

GPO now contracts out much of the federal government's printing but prints the Official Journals of Government in-house. The Official Journals of Government include


The GPO also publishes an official Style Manual to be used for all Government publications. The GPO Bookstore sells these and other publications. The bookstore is located at 710 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20401.

The Bureau Of Engraving And Printing is responsible for the printing of United States Currency .

''See also:'' National Technical Information Service


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