The Secretary of State's office has typically sent guidance to diplomats on how to speak publicly about important decisions.
In December, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, who heads the administration's efforts, sent guidance to state officials on resources and best practices.
But he also disclosed that the department had sent "guidance" to agents emphasizing that under existing law, they can question terrorism suspects about immediate threats to public safety before reading them Miranda warnings.
The stated reason for the ban is that live coverage presents a security risk because it lets the attackers see how the security forces are responding and allows them to send guidance to militant operatives.
The department is aware of the concern over benefit cuts on people's mental health – that's why it sent guidance to Jobcentre staff on how to deal with claimants who show a "suicidal intention" after losing their benefits.
Fannie Mae sent guidance to lenders on Wednesday saying that banks could offer unemployed borrowers up to six months of lowered or skipped payments without seeking Fannie's prior approval, and that banks could extend that forbearance up to 12 months with approval.
On Tuesday, the business secretary, Vince Cable, and the universities minister, David Willetts, will send guidance to the Office for Fair Access outlining what universities will have to do to show they are encouraging more students from poorer backgrounds, a requirement if they are to charge higher fees.
All affected businesses have been sent guidance.
The store customers have already been sent guidance on the issue and suggested immediate actions.
In New Jersey, the Department of Education has sent guidance to school districts informing them that state policy requires students to take statewide assessments.
