28 US CODE-§ 3002 [DEFINITIONS]

28 U.S. Code § 3002. Definitions U.S. Code Notes As used in this chapter: (1) “Counsel for the United States” means— (A) a United States attorney, an assistant United States attorney designated to act on behalf of the United States attorney, or an attorney... More

28 U.S. Code § 3002. Definitions U.S. Code Notes As used in this chapter: (1) “Counsel for the United States” means— (A) a United States attorney, an assistant United States attorney designated to act on behalf of the United States attorney, or an attorney with the United States Department of Justice or with a Federal agency who has litigation authority; and (B) any private attorney authorized by contract made in accordance with section 3718 of title 31 to conduct litigation for collection of debts on behalf of the United States. (2) “Court” means any court created by the Congress of the United States, excluding the United States Tax Court. (3) “Debt” means— (A) an amount that is owing to the United States on account of a direct loan, or loan insured or guaranteed, by the United States; or (B) an amount that is owing to the United States on account of a fee, duty, lease, rent, service, sale of real or personal property, overpayment, fine, assessment, penalty, restitution, damages, intere Less