As US taxpayers, we fund a massive IT undertaking that has grown into a massive amount of free information--The Online resources of the US Federal Government. In this era of increased debate over pending issues, this is one source that tells the straight story on pending legislation, since you can read the actual bills and laws as written. You can also write your representatives in Washington using links from these sites.
Another benefit of government digital initiatives is the breadth of information for business users that can be accessed for free. Start here when researching.
Government Data News
- 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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Great Starting Points
The Big Picture
Start with these links to areas with large amounts of data available.
- 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- Historical Documents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.
Using the Freedom of Information Act
2004 Complete Guide to Government Records and Information, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act of 1974 ¿ 116 Department and Agency Source Guides with Contact Information at Division Level, plus Department of Justice Reference Guide, House Committee Citizen¿s Guide, Your Right to Federal Records, Sample Request and Appeal Letters (CD-ROM)
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21st Century FOIA and Privacy Act Government Records Sourcebook: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act of 1974--Department of Justice Reference Guide, House Committee Citizen¿s Guide, Your Right to Federal Records, Agency Contacts, Sample Request and Appeal Letters
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/14/2009)
Freedom of Information Act Guide and Privacy Act Overview, 2000 (027-000-01391-1)
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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
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Small Business Office of Advocacy - What's new
Great info for businesses of all sizes
Updates related to programs, data and other info for and about small businesses.
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Podcasts with a Daily Dose of Data from the US Census
Marketers and other curious individuals can get new data daily fresh from the US Census Department.
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The SBA Loan Book: Get A Small Business Loan--even With Poor Credit, Weak Collateral, And No Experience
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SBA Loans: A Step-by-Step Guide, 4th Edition
Amazon Price: $27.95 (as of 07/14/2009)
Big Government and Affirmative Action: The Scandalous History of the Small Business Administration
Amazon Price: $40.00 (as of 07/14/2009)
US Small Business Administration Handbook: (US Government Agencies Investment and Business Library)
Amazon Price: $149.95 (as of 07/14/2009)
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
Find the information you need to do business or to protect yourself as a consumer when doing 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)
Research resources on Amazon
Digital Government: E-Government Research, Case Studies, and Implementation (Integrated Series in Information Systems)
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Government Failure versus Market Failure: Microeconomic Policy Research And Government Performance
Amazon Price: $16.95 (as of 07/14/2009)
Handbook of Research on ICT-Enabled Transformational Government: A Global Perspective (Advances in Electronic Government Research (Aegr) Book)
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News from the Department of Education
Updates to help America become better educated
The latest from the DOE - great for students, parents and teachers!
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Find an institution, funding or teaching resources on these sites
Resources for students, teachers and others interested in education issues.
- 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.
White House Watch
The latest from the Whitehouse including Weekly radio address and more
Comments and links related to what's going on in Washington. Stay on top of the latest issues by taking an active interest in what's happening in Washington.
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Vulnerability Database of Publicly Available Vulnerability Resources
Use this public information to stay on top of the latest security threats, including cyber activities like trojan and worm viruses.
- 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:
- Quick Navigation: Resources by Topic
Business & Economy
Education
Environment
Food & Drugs
Grants & Awards
Health & Safety
Military & Security
Science & Technology
Social Programs
Transportation - ADA & IT Information Center - Links & Resources
- 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
U.S. Laws
ADA/ABA Handbook: Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities
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Antitrust, Patents And Copyright: EU And US Perspectives (New Horizons in Competition Law and Economics)
Amazon Price: $125.00 (as of 07/14/2009)
Introduction to US Law and Legal Research
Amazon Price: $83.00 (as of 07/14/2009)
Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court, 4th Edition Set (Congressional Quarterly's Guide to the Us Supreme Court)
Amazon Price: $395.00 (as of 07/14/2009)
Libraries, the First Amendment, and Cyberspace: What You Need to Know
Amazon Price: $38.00 (as of 07/14/2009)
Non-government sources for government documents
Compilations of government documents prepared by third party sites.
- Presidential Signing Statements -- About this Website
- Presidential Signing Statements
2001-2006
George W. Bush
Index of Statements About This Webpage
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