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Survey: Users want more from U.S. government Web sites

Federal agency Web sites don't seem to be gaining much ground when it comes to satisfying users, according to the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index.

EIA - Forecasts and Analysis of Energy Data

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Forecasts & Analyses analyses and projections of energy information
U. S. Data Projections
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Library of Congress

Start here to find a wide range of documents Online and to access the search functions for offline documents.

Historical Documents

The real beginning of Washington activity

House of Representatives Daily

What will the representatives do next? Don't rely on spin--read the bills for yourself.

Thomas US Congress on the Internet

This site provides an easy search of legislation that is pending. It tells you who, what, and when the legislation might become a law.

GPO - A to Z Reference

Find all of the resources available through the Government Printing Office on this convenient list.

FirstGov documents by topic

Know what you need, but not where it is? FirstGov can help.

Welcome to OurDocuments.gov

100 Documents that form the foundation of US Government

Grants.gov

Summary of government grant funding available in all areas and centralized application resources.

Concord Museum

Great historical links

Library of Congress Bibliographies, Research Guides, and Finding Aids (Virtual Programs & Services, Library of Congress)

Library of Congress Bibliographies,   Research Guides and Finding Aids (Virtual Services and Programs, Digital Reference Team, Library of Congress)

NARA - Prologue - Genealogy Notes

Prologue, Quarterly of the National Archives and Records Administration - Great information and links to a variety of searchable databases of the NARA.

Federal Business Opportunity

Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) is the single government point-of-entry (GPE) for Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000.

Obtaining Info Under the US Freedom of Information Act 

USDOJ: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Portal to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Like all federal agencies, the Department of Justice (DOJ)
generally is required under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) to disclose records requested in writing by any person.
However, agencies may withhold info

Let the Sun Shine - New York Times

For decades, journalists seeking Freedom of Information requests have been stymied by agencies that flout the law through recalcitrance or ineptitude.

Federal Register and other US Government contact points 

NARA - Federal Register - Receive Federal Register Contents By Email

Receive Federal Register Contents By Email - Outlines major activity in government daily. Quite interesting and enlightening.

FCC Electronic Filing & Public Access Systems

Federal Communications Commission

Get or Renew Passport

U.S. Department of State

C-SPAN.ORG

 C-SPAN Alert! | Search | Classroom | About Us | Jobs | Site Index     TV Schedules >>
   C-SPAN >> MAIN RESOURCES DIRECTORY CONGRESS >>

Executive Branch Resources on GPO Access

executive, information, available on GPO Access, including Commerce Business Daily, U.S. Government Manual, Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, and executive publications and resources.

NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE'S 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS!

IRS Taxpayer Advocates new report on IRS interaction with taxpayers.
Taxpayer Advocacy Topics
Contact Your Advocate

FDA's Consumer Complaint Coordinators

FDA's Consumer Complaint Coordinators

Government Generated Reports and Content 

Cancer - About CDC Division of Cancer Prevention and Control

Extensive information about Cancer prevention from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Time Service Dept., United States Naval Observatory

The Master Clock for the United States.

Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents: Main Page

Resources by Topic Business & Economy Education Environment Food & Drugs Grants & Awards Health & Safety Military & Security Science & Technology Social Programs Transportation Site Search: advanced Weekly Comp.

Welcome to the USGS - U.S. Geological Survey

Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and
living resources, natural hazards, and the environment.

Business and Trade Information 

Resources for your business

Federal Trade Commission Home

Start here for information on trade issues like On- and Offline fraud, CAN-SPAM, Credit issues and other trade-related challenges.

FFIEC Site Map

Federal Financial Institutions Information from the US Government

Calculators for Investors

A selection of interactive tools that can help you learn more about investing and making wise investment decisions. Includes Margin Caulculator, Mutual Fund Fee Calculator, and more.

U.S. Copyright Office

U.S. Copyright Office is an office of public record for copyright registration and deposit of copyright material.

Librarians' Internet Index: http://www.lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20103

LII.org What's Hot In Tax Forms, Publications, and Other Tax Products
URL: http://www.irs.gov/for

DOE Building Technologies Program: About the Program

EERE Information Center Today's buildings consume more energy than any other
sector of the U.S. economy, including transportation
and industry. I

Missing Money Free Search for Unclaimed Property - Officially endorsed By The States

Officially endorsed by NAUPA and the participating states, FREE national search for your missing money. Unclaimed property for Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, WI, WV, VT, SD, MT, MO, MA, K

Links to all state lottery sites

Almost $2 Billion Generated for the State of Arizona Since 1981 Home >> About the Lottery >> Links The following list includes links to other lottery-related websites which may be of interest to Arizona Lottery players.

BOOK FAIRS AND OTHER LITERARY EVENTS (Center for the Book: Library of Congress)

BOOK FAIRS AND OTHER LITERARY EVENTS (The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress)

Education Resources 

Find an institution, funding or teaching resources on these sites

Institution Accreditation - Search Page

Database of accredited colleges and universities updated regularly by the Department of Education.

FY 2004-2005 Discretionary Grant Application Packages

List of currently open discretionary grant competitions, with links to detailed listings that include application packages

Student Gateway to Education Information

students.gov is an interagency cooperative effort that provides students and their families with a gateway to Federal government information and services they need. Online information and transactions are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. On your time. On your schedule. students.gov

The United States Mint

The United States Mint Programs include the golden dollar, 50 state quarters program(TM), american eagle bullion proofs, commemorative coins and medals.

EServer.org: Accessible Writing

The EServer publishes over 30,000 works in the arts and humanities free of charge to readers online. (Hosted by Iowa State University)

FREE -- Federal Resources for Educational Excellence - Home Page

Find teaching and learning resources from across the federal government -- lesson plans, primary documents, instructional materials, curriculum resources, maps, photos, articles, artifacts, historic documents, science tools, math challenges and more.

Technophilia: Where to find public records online - Lifehacker

Lifehacker tips for finding public information online.

Security Awareness 

Vulnerability Database of Publicly Available Vulnerability Resources

National Vulnerability Database

Comprehensive CVE vulnerability database that integrates all U.S. Government publicly available vulnerability resources.

Recalls.gov

Recalls.gov: official U.S. Government website, including recalls from various Federal Agencies

DefenseLink News: Press Advisories

Ready.gov - Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed.

Ready America, Educating and empowering Americans to prepare for emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.

Laws 

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations:

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Americans with Disabilities Act - US Links & Resources ADA Federal Enforcement Agencies
Information about Mediation Other Federal Agencies/Resources General Information

ADA Home Page - ada.gov - Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act

The ADA Home Page provides access to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for businesses and State and local governments, technical assistance materials, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, links to Federal agencies with ADA responsibilities and information, updates on new ADA requirem

Non-government sources for government documents 

Presidential Signing Statements -- About this Website

Presidential Signing Statements

2001-2006
George W. Bush
Index of Statements About This Webpage