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Federal Government

 

Federal Agencies

Census Bureau Census Bureau's Home Page
Latest economic indicators, Economic Census information and foreign trade highlights 

Center for Disease Control 
Latest information on infectious diseases, travelers health, statistics and health information 

Copyright 
Basic information and forms to apply for a copyright; search copyright records since 1978.

Criminal Justice Department 
Information on civil rights, employment discrimination, prisons, parole and for victims of violence.

Defense Department 
Latest press releases, speeches given by DOD leaders, links to recruiting and careers in military service. 

Education 
National statistics, grant and loan information and applications, information pamphlets for parents and students to promote success in learning.

EPA: Region 9 
Region 9 is the Western States. Search under the name of the City or toxic site that you are interested in. 

Export Administration 
Located in the Bureau of Industry and Security this site provides policies and regulations. 

FDIC Quarterly State Profiles 
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation does a quarterly financial evaluation of individual States. Links to their Banking industry analysis and consumer banking information pages. 

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Links to their reports, "Most Wanted posters" and local offices.

Federal Citizen Information Center 
Telephone numbers and toll-free numbers for Government agencies. 

FTC for Consumers 
Fact sheets on fraud, identity theft, credit, telemarketing. Will file complaints in a secure online database available to civil and criminal law enforcement agencies worldwide. 

Homeland Security
Latest news from the agency. Pages for Citizens, First Responders and Business.

HUD: Housing and Urban Development 
Information on HUD grants and activities, links for home buyers and renters. 

Immigration 
United States citizenship and immigration laws, regulations, programs, forms, assistance addresses and phone numbers. 

Internal Revenue Service 
Tax forms, publications and information pages for tax related questions. 

Labor Statistics, Bureau 
The BLS collects data for the CPI, PPI, wages, unemployment, productivity, etc. With this information they produce the Occupational Outlook. 

Library of Congress
Links their catalog, legislative information and historical databases.

Medicare 
Social Security's how to find Medicare information page. 

NARA: National Archives and Records Administration 
Quick links to "how to find" historic documents, veterans service records, genealogy, etc within the archives system. 

National Park Service 
Links to each of the parks with current information, trip planning, reservations and the history. 

NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Connects to their environmental research and storm tracking page.

Patent and Trademark Office 
Search for patent and trademark descriptions and owners, file for your own patent or trademark. 

Postal Service 
Look up a ZIP code, calculate postage, buy stamps, and find forms. 

Public Debt, Bureau of the 
Historical and current information on the Public Debt. Linked to current and historical data on Savings Bond, Treasury Bills, Notes and Bonds and purchase information. 

SEC: Security Exchange Commission 
Laws and regulations, company filings in Edgar, investor tips and calculators. 

Small Business Administration 
Information on starting, financing and managing a small business. 

Social Security Administration 
Forms, publications, online claims and services, retirement planning calculator. 

State Department 
Latest news, passport applications, travel advisories, diplomatic lists, Foreign Relations volumes from 1953 -1976. 

TSA/Transportation Security Administration
Provides consumer information on airport security screening.

U.S. Federal Government Agencies Directory from LSU 
LSU has arranged a linked directory of every Government agency alphabetically, hierarchically and by department. 

Veterans Administration 
Online applications for veterans benefits and explanations of all services.

36th Congressional District: Jane Harman

Biographical Directory of U.S. Congress 
Biographies of members of Congress from 1774 - present 

Congress.org 
Capitol Advantage's Internet political advocacy website. Pulls together representatives, bills in congress and voting records.

Congressional Record 
GPOAccess gateway to the Congressional Record 1994 - 

CongressLink 
The Dirksen Center has put together a website to explain how Congress works, its members, and how they make policy. There are hotlinks to current bills, committee meetings and votes. 

House of Representatives 
Official House of Representatives Home Page. Links to each Representative and guidelines for contacting them 

Legislative Branch Internet Resources 
The Library of Congress has created a unified site for links to Congress and the Senate. 

Senator Barbara Boxer 

Senator Dianne Feinstein

Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet 
Legislative information from the Library of Congress. Indexes Bills and Committee Reports. Links to legislative agencies. Gives a detailed explanation of how a bill becomes a law. 

United States Senate 
The Senates Home Page provides quick access to members, committees, current legislation and a virtual reference center which links to ready reference on numerous aspects of the Senate: statistics, rules, political party policies and hearings, etc..

Budget and Economic Report of the President 
1996 - present 

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 
Regularly updated list of grants and loans available from various government agencies with instructions on how to apply. 

CIA World Factbook 
Annual Country reports. Thumbnail sketches of the government, economy and infrastructure. 

Code of Federal Regulations 
Search the current CFR. Regulations from 1996 forward. 

Congressional Record
Official record of  proceedings and debates.  GPOAccess gateway to the Congressional Record 1994 -

Constitution of the United States 
Text of the Constitution of the United States with changes brought about by law and Supreme Court interpretations. 

Consumer.gov 
FirstGov for consumers. Quick links to information on product safety, health, money, transportation, etc. from multiple government agencies. 

Consumer Price Index
Consumer Price information with the ability to create a custom search from 1924 to the present.

Core Documents of U.S. Democracy 
The Government Printing Office has brought together all of the documents associated with the founding of our democracy. They have updated it with current laws; links to all Presidential inaugural speeches, Supreme Court decisions, etc.. 

Current Industrial Reports: United States Census Bureau
Monthly, quarterly and annual production and shipment statistics to assist in market analysis and forecasting

FedBizOpps 
The single procurement site for government contracts over $25,000. Replaces CBD. 

Federal Register 
Complete Federal Register from 1994 to the present. 

Flag 
Laws, regulations and history of the United States flag. 

Foreign Consulates in California
List the current address and telephone number for all foreign government offices in California

Forms from the Feds 
The University of Memphis has arranged an alphabetical list linking to the forms for every Government department 

Franklin: National Bibliography of U.S. Government Publications
Index of print and electronic government publications from July, 1976 to the present.

GPOAccess 
The Government Printing Offices portal to Government Information.

NAICS: North American Industry Classification System 
Explanation and full listing for NAICS with SIC cross references 

Occupational Outlook Handbook 
Published every two years the OOH describes the employment outlook for the next ten years. It lists the training and education necessary to enter the field and sources of further information about careers. 

SIC : Standard Industrial Classification
Access the 1987 (last) version of the SIC Manual by keyword 

STAT-USA (In Katy Geissert Civic Center library use only) 
The State of the Nation section pulls all sector of U. S. economic and financial information together. GLOBUS/NTDB focuses on trade. GLOBUS offers daily trade leads. The NTDB provides access to Country Commercial Guides and Market Research reports. It is a comprehensive collection of foreign trade information.

Statistical Abstract
Online version of the Statistical Abstract of the United States for the last five years. The Statistical Abstract is the annual published compilation of population, health, education and economic statistics compiled by various branches of government.

Treasury Direct
Program rules, interest rates, maturity dates, and other information related to savings bonds. Also links to government web resources on US Treasury Bonds.


USAJobs 
Official site to search and apply for U.S. Government jobs. 

Uniform Crime Reports 
Full reports 1995 - present, information is down to the City level.

United States Code 
Search the United States Code by section, subject, keyword, popular name or public law number.

United States Government Manual 
Provides agency and department functions and legal authority, lists name and contact 

Vital Records 
Address, telephone numbers, cost to obtain certified copies of birth, death, marriage and divorce records for all 50 states. 

Official US Executive Branch Websites 
The Library of Congress has pulled together a detailed link to all sites related to the Executive Branch of Government. 

POTUS: Presidents of the Unites States 
The Internet Public Library's link to biographies, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents. 

White House 
President's Home Page. Gives text of press conferences, executive orders, proclamations, nominations, explains the cabinet. 

Search Engines/Portals

Autographics Government Documents Cataloging Service Enhanced index to the Government Printing Office Catalog with information on where an item is held locally. 

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for kids 
GPO has Government information arranged by grade level. 

Federal Citizen Information Center 
Telephone numbers and toll-free numbers for Government agencies.

FirstGov.gov 
The United States Governments Official web portal. Special link pages for Consumers, Businesses and Non-Profits, Federal Employees, and Government to Government. 

Google: Uncle Sam 
Google search engines gateway to U.S. Government information 

GPO/Access Information by Branch 
The Government Printing Offices gateway collecting executive, legislative and judicial site together by branch. 

LII: Federal (U.S.) Government 
Librarians Index to the Internet Federal Documents page. 

Uncle Sam for Kids 
Designed by the St. Charles Library District linking all Government sites for Children's homework assignments. 

Statistics

American Factfinder 
Census Bureau's guided search for Census Statistics.

City County Data Book 
Quick statistics for Metropolitan areas and Counties. Building Permits, Manufacturing, Crime, Cost of Living, etc. pulled together from population and economic census facts. 

Consumer Price Index 
Consumer Price information with the ability to create a custom search from 1924 to the present. 

Criminal Justice Statistics, Bureau 
Full text of the Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics. Policing, crime and criminal statistics 

Current Industrial Reports: United States Census Bureau
Monthly, quarterly and annual production and shipment statistics to assist in market analysis and forecasting.

Federal Reserve System 
Most heavily used for the links to economic research and data. Historical and current interest rates and costs of funds data. Numerous consumer links for dealing with bank and credit problems; home mortgages; identity theft, etc.

FedStats: Statistical Agencies 
Link to statistical information and contacts by department or subject.

Public Debt, Bureau of the 
Historical and current information on the Public Debt. Linked to current and historical data on Savings Bond, Treasury Bills, Notes and Bonds and purchase information. 

STAT-USA (In Katy Geissert Civic Center library use only. Ask the Information Desk to sign you in.)
The State of the Nation section pulls all sector of U. S. economic and financial information together. GLOBUS/NTDB focuses on trade. The NTDB provides access to Country Commercial Guides and Market Research reports. It is a comprehensive collection of foreign trade information.

Statistical Abstract 
Online version of the Statistical Abstract of the United States for the last five years. The Statistical Abstract is the annual published compilation of population, health, education and economic statistics compiled by various branches of government. 

Supreme Court of the United States 
The Supreme Court site gives its history, tradition, procedures as well as dockets and opinions. 

U.S. Courts: The Federal Judiciary 
Federal Judiciaries Home Page. Links to he Supreme Court with history and current cases, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. District Courts and U.S. Bankruptcy Courts. 

Updated 09/09/05