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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 2671. Definitions
As used in this chapter and sections 1346(b) and 2401(b) of this
title, the term "Federal agency" includes the executive
departments, the judicial and legislative branches, the military
departments, independent establishments of the United States, and
corporations primarily acting as instrumentalities or agencies of
the United States, but does not include any contractor with the
United States.
"Employee of the government" includes (1) officers or employees
of any federal agency, members of the military or naval forces of
the United States, members of the National Guard while engaged in
training or duty under section 115, 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 of
title 32, and persons acting on behalf of a federal agency in an
official capacity, temporarily or permanently in the service of the
United States, whether with or without compensation, and (2) any
officer or employee of a Federal public defender organization,
except when such officer or employee performs professional services
in the course of providing representation under section 3006A of
title 18.
"Acting within the scope of his office or employment", in the
case of a member of the military or naval forces of the United
States or a member of the National Guard as defined in section
101(3) of title 32, means acting in line of duty.
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