Finding Legislative Information

LexisNexis Congressional  UIUC subscription

See the "Hot Topics" section for compilations of news articles and Congressional documents on major issues recently considered by the U.S. Congress.  For hearing transcripts and reports from 1970 to the present, go to "CIS Index."

Thomas

Search current or previous bills from the U.S. Congress.  A few topical links are at the bottom of the main page.

Finding Statistics

LexisNexis Statistical  UIUC subscription

This database covers statistics from international, national, state, and private sources.  Some information is available in full text online; other sources are available in print or microfiche.

FedStats

This is a guide to statistics published on the Internet by U.S. government agencies. 

Statistical Abstract of the United States (C3.134:)

The Census Bureau publishes this compilation of statistics on a wide variety of subjects, including everything from education to the environment, population to disease rates, and elections to income.  Each table is footnoted, so you can go to the source for more detailed information.

Finding Other U.S. Government Information

General Accounting Office

The GAO investigates issues and writes reports for members of Congress on a wide variety of subjects.  Reports often contain statistics and balanced analysis of complex issues like homeland security or school vouchers.  Recent reports are available online.

Monthly Catalog of U.S. Government Documents UIUC subscription

This is a general index to information published by the U.S. government.  A free version is available at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cgp/index.html.

General Library Help

UIUC Government Documents Library Reference Services

This page explains how to contact a government information specialist in person or by phone, e-mail or online chat.

Instructional Services for Students

This site contains links to workshop schedules and descriptions as well as on-line tutorials that will help you with research skills and finding information at the UIUC Library.

Library Hours and Locations

This site contains hours, locations,  and contact information for all of the UIUC libraries.