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Many federal departments wield substantial budgets and employ thousands of individuals. For instance, the Department of Defense not only has the highest budgetary allocation but also personnel, given its military jurisdiction. Other notable departments include:
Department of Labor: 14,000 employees
Department of Agriculture: 84,000 employees, with a budget of $134 billion
Department of Veterans Affairs: 56,000 employees
Department of Transportation: 53,000 employees