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National
Journal
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Focuses on current public policy issues. You can also access the Almanac
of American Politics through this site.
Note: When searching for regulations, first identify their source.
Federal Register:
The Federal Register contains proposed rules and final rules; the latter are incorporated in the Code of Federal Regulations. Each issue is arranged roughly by executive body. A citation consists of the volume number, "FR," page number, and year, as in 46 FR 3566 (1981).
Code of Federal Regulations:
The CFR contains regulations currently in force that have been printed as final rules in the Federal Register. It is published annually, and rules printed in the Federal Register do not appear immediately in either the online or print versions of the CFR. CFR references consist of a title number, "CFR," section number, and year, as in 40 CFR 211.10 (1978).
USA.gov
This is the U.S. Government's portal for local, state, and U.S. government
information.
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for content located on either U.S. federal, state, or local government websites.
The
Hill
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Covers Congress and the influence of congressional leaders, the
administration, and lobbyists.
New York Times UIUC
Roll Call
This semi-weekly newspaper covers Congress.
Project Vote-Smart
Provides information on thousands of candidates and officials, including their
backgrounds, positions on issues, voting records, performance
evaluations, and the financing of their campaigns.
Washington
Post
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The A Section contains national political coverage, including investigative
reporting and public policy analysis.
Almanac of
American Politics. Washington, DC: National Journal, 1972-
UIUC
328.73 Al62
ESSL Reference
Excellent, concise coverage of current elected US officials. Covers the
presidency, senators, representatives, and governors. Cites election results,
individuals records, and committee memberships. Organized by state, indexed by
topic and personal name.
American Congressional Dictionary. Washington, DC: Congressional
Quarterly, 2001.
328.73003 K869c 2001
ESSL Reference
Source of definitions and brief explanations of many of the terms and expression
in current use in the Congress. Focuses on the legislative process with many
cross-references.
Congress A to Z: A Ready Reference Encyclopedia. Washington, D.C.: CQ
Press, 2003 (4th ed).
328.73003 C76 2003
ESSL Reference
Provides an overview of the history and operation of Congress by broad subject
area, as well as non-technical explanations of congressional procedures.
Congress of the United States: Powers, Structure, and Procedures.
Huntington, NY: Nova Science Publishers, 2001.
328.73 C765
ESSL Reference
Essays on legislative powers, conference committee and related procedures,
committees of the Senate and House, amending process of the Senate and House,
filibusters and more, include documentary text and analysis with lots of
references.
Congressional Districts in the 2000s: A Portrait of America, Washington,
DC: CQ Press, 2003.
Q.328.7307345 C7621
ESSL Reference
This provides a state-by-state, district-by-district listing of information on
population, history, industry, and more, as well as appendices for census
tables, measuring congressional districts, high and low Congressional District
rankings, redistricting court cases, and the District of Columbia.
Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process,
Washington, DC: CQ Press, 2001.
328.73 OL2c 1989
GDL Reference
Explains matters such as the
congressional budget process, the scheduling of legislative activities,
legislative oversight, House-Senate differences, and House and Senate floor
procedures.
Congressional Quarterly's Guide to Congress. Washington, D.C.: CQ Press,
2000 (5th ed.).
Q.328.73 C7611g 2000
GDL Reference;
Undergrad Reference
This 2-volume set includes sections on the origins and development of Congress,
congressional powers, congressional procedures, pressures on Congress, the
housing and support of House and Senate members, pay and perquisites, Congress
and the electorate, and qualifications and conduct.
Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections, Washington, D.C.: CQ
Press, 1994.
329.023 C761 1994
ESSL Reference
Contains election data for all major political offices since 1824. Data covers
presidential, Senate, House, and gubernatorial elections. Includes a detailed
table of contents, a candidate index, and a general index for easy access.
CQ Voting
and Elections
CQ Voting and Elections Collection integrates a wealth of data, authoritative
analyses, concise explanations, and historical material to provide a powerful
research and reference tool on the American voter, major and minor political
parties, etc. An associated database on election results is also part of this
resource.
Directory of Congressional Voting Scores and Interest Group Ratings.
Washington, DC: Congressional Quarterly, 2000 (3rd ed), 2 volumes.
Q328.730775 Sh23d 2000
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Listing of voting scores and group ratings by individual for members from the
80th to the 105th Congress. Includes information on date of birth, religion,
education, occupation, military service, political background and election
record with voting scores on four aspects and ratings from ten organizations
Elections A to Z, Washington, D.C.: CQ Press, 2003 (2nd ed).
324.6097303 M784e
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Basic information on the many aspects of U.S. elections in one volume. No
bibliography, but a large amount of factual and statistical information. ESSL
Reference 324
Encyclopedia of the American Legislative System: Studies of the Principal
Structures, Processes, and Policies of Congress and the State Legislatures Since
the Colonial Era. New York: C. Scribner's Sons,. 1994.
Q.328.73003 En19
ESSL Reference
This 3-volume encyclopedia is divided into six topical areas: the historical
context of the legislative system; recruitment and elections; structures and
processes; behavior; legislatures and public policy; and legislatures within the
political system. Each section is composed of essays written by noted authors.
Encyclopedia of the United States Congress, New York: Simon & Schuster,
1995
Q.328.73003 En192
ESSL Reference
Medium to long essays concerning the work of the Congress with very rich
bibliographies for further research.
Facts about the Congress. New York : Wilson, 1996 -
328.7309 C462f
ESSL Reference
Facts about the U.S. Congresses from the 1st to the 104th includes information
about important legislation, committee members, and much more. Includes
bibliographical references and an extensive index.
United States Government
Manual. Washington, D.C.: Office of the Federal Register, 1974-
DOC.AE1.208/2:
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353 Un343u1
ESSL Reference
Provides complete information on agencies in all three branches of the U.S.
government as well as semi-official agencies and international organizations in
which the U.S. participates. The most recent volume is available in the
Reference Library; the Education & Social Science Library holds the year prior
to the current volume.
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