Government

For databases containing articles and other information, see our Law, Political Science & International Relations databases page.

Specialized Search Engines

USA.gov

http://www.usa.gov/

The official web portal to all U.S. government information.

Google U.S. Government Search

http://www.google.com/ig/usgov

Google's search engine for U.S. government web sites.

Statistics--U.S. Government

Bureau of Labor Statistics

http://stats.bls.gov/

Labor statistics and information from the federal government. Part of the U.S. Department of Labor.

FedStats

http://www.fedstats.gov/

A searchable site linking to statistics from over 70 federal agencies. Can also browse categories on regional statistics and an alphabetical listing (e.g. agriculture, unemployment, etc.). The Fast Facts section links to key publications such as Statistical Abstract of the United States.

U.S. Census Bureau

http://www.census.gov/

Good source for the latest statistics on various topics (e.g. economic indicators). Includes numerous data files. The Annie E. Casey Foundation also maintains an online database with census data on children and families at http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/census/.

Congress/Bill Tracking--U.S. Government

THOMAS

http://thomas.loc.gov

Status and full text of bills before Congress, access to the Congressional Record.

Legislative Branch Resources on GPO Access

http://www.gpoaccess.gov/legislative.html

Includes the Congressional Record, Statutes at Large, and the U.S. Code.

U.S. Congress Votes Database

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/

Sponsored by the Washington Post, this database records every vote by every member of the U.S. Congress since 1991. Data can be accessed by session (e.g. 104th Congress) and by member's name. A "Votes by Type" section covers votes on impeachments, treaties, vice-presidential tiebreakers, etc.

Publications--U.S. Government

Catalog of U.S. Government Publications

http://catalog.gpo.gov/F

The online version of Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications, this site indexes print and electronic publications from various federal agencies. Coverage is from January 1994 to the present.

GPO Access

http://www.gpoaccess.gov/

Search the full text of major government publications, such as the Federal Register, Congressional Record, bills, and the U.S. Code.

The National Security Archive

http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/

Located at George Washington University, the National Security Archive collects and publishes declassified U.S. government documents. Also good source for information about the Freedom of Information Act.

Regulations.gov

http://www.regulations.gov/

A site for regulations that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register. Users can search by government agency or keyword and can submit comments on proposed regulations.

Selected Departments--U.S. Government

IRS (Internal Revenue Service)

http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/

Forms and information on, what else, taxes.

SEC/Edgar (Securities & Exchange Commission)

http://www.sec.gov/

Has SEC news digests and press releases. Source for recent Edgar corporate filings. Be sure to read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) file for helpful information on how to access EDGAR files.

Other Local or State Governments

National Association of Counties (NACO)

http://www.naco.org/

News and information on counties in the U.S.

State & Local Government on the Net

http://www.statelocalgov.net/

Links to Internet resources provided by state agencies and governments as well as various multi-state and federal resources related to state and local government. The main listing is by state but you can search the web site by keyword too.

50-State Agency Database Registry

http://wikis.ala.org/godort/index.php/State_Agency_Databases

Provides links to various databases created by agencies for each of the 50 U.S. states.

St. Louis Area & Missouri

Missouri Census Data Center

http://mcdc.missouri.edu/

Good source for the latest census data.

Missouri State Government Web

http://www.mo.gov/

Provides links to the various branches of government and executive departments. Also has the Missouri State Telephone Directory and a listing of job opportunities with the state.

OSEDA (Office of Social & Economic Data Analysis/U. of Missouri)

http://www.oseda.missouri.edu

Combines links to agencies as well as full-text and statistical reports and maps on various topics such as social and economic indicators, education, employment, health, agriculture, etc. Selected U.S. information sources are included. The Basic Tables Profile Generator (based on 1990 Census information) provides access to demographic data for all U.S. states by county, place, metro area, census tract and by zipcode.

City of St. Louis

http://stlouis.missouri.org/

Official web site for the City of St. Louis government.

StLouisCo.com

http://www.co.st-louis.mo.us/

Official web site for St. Louis County government.

International Governments & Organizations

Government Publications Library (U. Of Colorado/Boulder)

http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/govpubs/

On the main menu, the "International Organizations" link provides access to organizations such as the World Health Organization and the United Nations. The "Foreign Countries" link connects you to Internet sources of information by topic (e.g. human rights, law, development, etc.).

United Nations

http://www.un.org

Yahoo's List of Government Information for Various Countries

http://dir.yahoo.com/government/countries/

Comprehensive Government Sites

University of Michigan Documents Center

http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/

Extensive list of links to governments, agencies, and organizations. Includes special features, such as documents in the news, links to class assignments using documents, and statistical sources in various subject areas.