Government -- Federal

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• Budget of the United States Government You may download this very large document or view portions of it online. Includes a glossary and summary tables. 
• Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance A large database listing all the government assistance programs available to agencies or individuals.  Accessible by subject, agency, or keyword. 
• Census Population data, including special reports. 
• Census Tract Information  How to find Census Tract information from the 1990 and 2000 United States Censuses. 
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention Fact sheets and, reports, news updates, travelers health information, data and statistics are all covered on this excellent site. 
• Code of Federal Regulations Search by Title and Part or by Keyword. Available in PDF format or text. Links to the Federal Register, Public Laws, Presidential Papers and other documents from the government Printing Office. 
• Consumer Price Index Now includes an Inflation Calculator. The  "Most Requested Series" list is useful. 
• Federal Bureau of Investigation The list of 10 Most Wanted criminals, field reports of latest news, and Uniform Crime Reports are available. 
• Federal Register Proposed and final changes in government regulations, resulting from legislation or executive order. Final rules are  later published in the CFR, which is updated annually. 
• Fedforms Forms from the 500 most popular Federal services have been gathered here. 
• Fedstats An excellent starting point for federal statistics of all kinds. Search by topic or by geography (state, county, city, etc.). Links to agencies and a kids' page. 
• USA.gov A directory of government web sites with links to state and local government. Searches every page of each government document.  
• GovTrack Track your U.S. Senators' and Congressman's vote. You can set up a feed or e-mail from this site to be notified each time one of them votes in Congress. 
• Internal Revenue Service Download tax forms and instructions, or fill them out online before printing. 
• Social Security Online, the Official website of the Social Security Administration. Register for an account and file online, check your benefits, get extra help with your Medicare Part D plan, and access information about eligibility and benefits.

• Statistical Abstract of the United States  The best source for population demographics as well as all the other statistics gathered through the Census and other federal agencies. Valuable statistics from private organizations are also included. In addition the the annual volumes, going back to 1878, there are historical statistics. 

• U. S. Congressional Directory  Senate and House members  

• U. S, Copyright Office Home Page Find out which forms you need, and fill them in on line. lt/

• U. S. Government Manual  Describes history and functions of government departments and agencies. 

• U. S. House of Representatives Official website of the United States House. 
• U. S.  Patent and Trademark Office Now includes applications for patents as well as a grants database. 
• U. S. Senate Official web site of the United States Senate. Addresses and telephone numbers, committees, etc.  
• USA.gov A directory of government web sites with links to state and local government. Searches every page of each government document. 
• U.S. Government Documents Ready Reference Collection A useful list from Columbia University. 
• VA Benefits and Services Eligibility requirements and forms for most of the benefits due veterans are included--burial, health, compensation, etc. 
• Welcome to the White House  

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