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FactCheck.org (Annenberg Political Fact Check)
http://www.factcheck.org/
"We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 'consumer advocate' for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases. Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding."
Fair Test: The National Center for Fair and Open Testing
http://www.fairtest.org/
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Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting
http://www.fair.org/
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FaithTrust Institute (formerly Center for Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence)
http://www.cpsdv.org/
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False Memory Syndrome Foundation
http://www.fmsfonline.org/
The goals of the FMS Foundation are: "to seek the reasons for the spread of FMS that is so devastating families, to work for ways to prevent it, to aid those who were affected by it and to bring their families into reconciliation."
Families and Work Institute
http://www.familiesandwork.org/
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Families Against Mandatory Minimums Foundation
http://www.famm.org/index2.htm
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Families USA
http://www.familiesusa.org/
"Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. Working at the national, state, and community levels, we have earned a national reputation as an effective voice for health care consumers for over 20 years."
Family Care International
http://www.familycareintl.org/
"FCI is dedicated to improving women's sexual and reproductive health and rights in developing countries, with a special emphasis on making pregnancy and childbirth safer."
Family Caregiver Alliance
http://www.caregiver.org/
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Family Preservation Institute (New Mexico State University School of Social Work)
http://www.nmsu.edu/~socwork/fpi/
" The Family Preservation Institute's (FPI) mission is to serve as a national center for the development and dissemination of Family Preservation knowledge and skills."
Family Service Agency (Phoenix, AZ)
http://www.fsaphoenix.org/
" The mission of Family Service Agency is to provide services that advocate for, strengthen, and preserve the individual and the family."
Family Violence and Sexual Assault Institute
http://www.fvsai.org/
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Family Violence Prevention Fund
http://endabuse.org/
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Fannie Mae
http://www.fanniemae.com/
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FASEB Homepage
http://www.faseb.org/
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biologists.
"Founded in 1912 by three societies, FASEB has consistently provided educational meetings and publications to disseminate biological research results."
Fast Track Project
http://www.fasttrackproject.org/
"Fast Track is a comprehensive 10-year intervention project designed to prevent serious antisocial behavior and related adolescent problems in three successive cohorts of children selected at being at high risk when entering first grade. The intervention is guided by a developmental theory positing the interaction of multiple influences on the development of antisocial behavior."
The Fathers Network
http://www.fathersnetwork.org/page.php
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
http://www.fbi.gov/
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
http://www.fema.gov
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency -- FEMA -- is an independent agency of the federal government, reporting to the President. Since its founding in 1979, FEMA's mission has been clear: to reduce loss of life and property and protect our nation's critical infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive, risk-based, emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery."
Federal Judicial Center
http://www.fjc.gov/">
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Federal Justice Statistics Resource Center
http://fjsrc.urban.org/index.cfm
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Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/">
"The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) was formed in 1945 by atomic scientists from the Manhattan Project. Endorsed by dozens of Nobel Laureates in biology, chemistry, economics, medicine and physics as sponsors, the Federation has addressed a broad spectrum of national security issues of the nuclear age in carrying out its mission to promote humanitarian uses of science and technology."
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
http://www.ffcmh.org/
"The National family-run organization dedicated exclusively to helping children with mental health needs and their families achieve a better quality of life."
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
http://www.fsbpt.org/
"We strive to be an effective voice in the midst of a continually changing health care climate. To accomplish our mission, dedicated leadership and staff work closely with committees and member boards. Together, we provide the insight and expertise necessary to help assure the highest quality of physical therapy health care for the public."
Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States
http://www.fsmb.org/
"The Federation maintains valuable and constructive relationships with a variety of professional, licensing, and certifying organizations, including the American Medical Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the American Osteopathic Association, other national medical groups, national organizations of licensing and certifying agencies in health-related fields and medical licensing authorities in several foreign countries. The Federation is a parent organization of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, and member organization of the National Board of Medical Examiners."
Feminist Majority Foundation
http://www.feminist.org/
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Ferti.Net: Worldwide Fertility Network
http://ferti.net/
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Fetzer Institute
http://www.fetzer.org/
"The Institute’s mission is to foster awareness of the power of love and forgiveness through research, education, and service programs. Current work includes scientific research on altruistic love, compassionate love, and forgiveness; recovering the 'heart' of various professions, including teaching, philanthropy, law, and medicine; and exploring the nature of forgiveness, compassion, and love."
Finance Project
http://www.financeproject.org/
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FirstGov.gov
FirstGov.gov changed to USA.gov
5 a Day
http://www.5aday.org/
"The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) consumer education foundation whose mission is to be the catalyst for creating a healthier America through increased consumption of a variety of fruits and vegetables. PBH is chair of the National 5 A Day Partnership, consisting of government agencies, non-profit organizations, and industry working in collaboration to expand 5 A Day efforts to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables for improved public health. The 5 A Day for Better Health program is the nation’s largest public-private nutrition education initiative with 5 A Day coordinators in each state, territory, and the military."
Flint Hills Center for Public Policy
http://flinthills.org/
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Foley Center for the Study of Lives
http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/foley/
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
http://www.fao.org/
"Since its inception, FAO has worked to alleviate poverty and hunger by promoting agricultural development, improved nutrition and the pursuit of food security - defined as the access of all people at all times to the food they need for an active and healthy life."
Food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/
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Food and Nutrition Board (Insitute of Medicine)
http://www.iom.edu/board.asp?id=3788
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Food and Nutrition Information Center
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/
"The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) is a leader in on-line global nutrition information. It is one of several information centers located at the National Agricultural LIbrary (NAL), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture."
Food for the Hungry
http://www.fh.org/
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Ford Foundation
http://www.fordfound.org/
"The Ford Foundation is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Our goals are to: Strengthen democratic values; Reduce poverty and injustice; Promote international cooperation and Advance human achievement."
Foundation Center Online
http://fdncenter.org/
"The Foundation Center's mission is to support and improve institutional philanthropy by promoting public understanding of the field and helping grantseekers succeed."
Foundation for Biomedical Research
http://www.fbresearch.org/
"The Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) was established in 1981 to improve the quality of human and animal health by promoting public understanding and support of the ethical use of animals in scientific and medical research."
Foundation for Fighting Blindness
http://www.blindness.org/
"The urgent mission of The Foundation Fighting Blindness is to discover the causes, treatments, preventions, and cures for retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and other related retinal degenerations."
Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education
http://www.inurse.com/fnre/
"The nonprofit Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education (FNRE) was established by the 1992 leadership of the National Asociation of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) to ensure ongoing funding for neonatal research."
Foundation for the National Institues of Health
http://www.fnih.org/
"The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health was established by the United States Congress to support the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH): improving health through scientific discovery. The Foundation for NIH identifies and develops opportunities for innovative public-private partnerships involving industry, academia, and the philanthropic community. A non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, the Foundation raises private-sector funds for a broad portfolio of unique programs that complement and enhance NIH priorities and activities."
FPG Child Development Institute (University of North Carolina)
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/
"FPG is a multidisciplinary institute at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The institute’s mission is to cultivate and share the knowledge necessary to enhance child development and family well being. Through a variety of grants and contracts, we conduct research and provide outreach services. Most of the institute’s work addresses young children ages birth to 8 years. We have a special focus on children who experience biological or environmental factors that challenge early development and learning. 'Advancing Knowledge, Enhancing Lives,' is the philosophy that guides our daily work." See their projects.
Francois X. Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/fxbcenter/
"The François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights is the first academic center to focus exclusively on health and human rights. The Center combines the academic strengths of research and teaching with a strong commitment to service and policy development."
The Free Expression Policy Project
http://www.fepproject.org/
"The Free Expression Policy Project (FEPP), founded in 2000, provides research and advocacy on free speech, copyright, and media democracy issues. In May 2004, FEPP became part of the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law."
Free the Slaves
http://www.freetheslaves.net/
"Free the Slaves is a non-profit organization working to end slavery worldwide."
Freedom From Fear
http://www.freedomfromfear.org/
"Freedom From Fear is a national not-for-profit mental health advocacy association founded in 1984 by Mary Guardino. Ms. Guardino founded FFF as an outgrowth of her own personal experiences of suffering with anxiety and depressive illnesses for more than 25 years. The mission of FFF is to aid and counsel individuals and their families who suffer from anxiety and depressive illnesses."
The Freud Museum
http://www.freud.org.uk/
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FRIENDS: Family Resource Information, Education & Network Development Service
(National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention)
http://www.friendsnrc.org/
"FRIENDS, the National Resource Center for CBCAP provides training and technical assistance to Federally Funded CBCAP Programs. This site serves as a resource to those programs and to the rest of the Child Abuse Prevention community."
Friends of teh Earth
http://www.foe.org/
"Friends of the Earth defends the environment and champions a healthy and just world."
Future of Children
http://www.futureofchildren.org/
"The Future of Children seeks to promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers, and the media with timely, objective information based on the best available research."
Future of Pediatric Education II
http://www.aap.org/profed/fope1.htm
"A three-year initiative launched by the pediatric community to look at the health care needs of children in the future and the workforce necessary to meet those needs."
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