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Government & Politics
Federal Government: Links to US Government web sites. This SubCategory of Links last updated on 03/22/2004
BTS: National Transportation Statistics	Site provides detailed national-level data on the U.S. transportation system, its economic performance, safety record, energy use, and environmental impacts.
Bureau of Labor Statistics Home Page	The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
Census 2000 Resident Population and Apportionment Counts	Census 2000 results are available for the resident population of the 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico; congressional apportionment; and U.S. overseas population,
CIA Publications	Some interesting Facts About the World.
Clinton Declares National Emergency!	I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, declare a national emergency to deal with that threat.
Congressional Email Directory	Search for your congressional representative?s email address
FBI - Freedom of Information Act	Frequently requested documents released under the Freedom of Information Act.
Federal News Service - Congressional Transcripts Online	Federal News Service provides verbatim transcripts of the complete hearing testimony of Congress committees and subcommittees; public speeches and interviews of the President; White House, State Department, Defense Department and Justice Department briefings; press conferences and statements of international leaders visiting Washington; Presidential campaign debates and much more.
FedForms	Site provides "one-stop-shopping" for forms needed for the top 500 Government services used by the public.
FirstGov ? The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal	FirstGov ? The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal for all government transactions, services, and information. It provides direct online access to federal, state, local and tribal governments.
Human Rights Report	Publications of the U. S. Department of State: Human Rights Reports Index, contains country reports and official remarks.
Need an IRS Form?	This is a handy link at tax time.
Office of Management and Budget	View or download Federal budgetary documents and the Economic Report of the President on GPO Access. (Fiscal Year 1996 forward)
Office of the Chief Actuary, SSA	These two calculators are written by the Office of the Chief Actuary, with the Social Security Administration. A Quick Calculator provides rough estimates of your retirement benefit at three different retirement ages. These estimates show the effects of early and delayed retirement. Also provides estimated disability and survivor benefits if you die or become disabled today. A Detailed Calculator is also available.
Social Security Online	This is the official web site of the Social Security Administration with information on retirement, disability, survivors and supplemental security income benefits.
Statistical Sites on the World Wide Web	List of links to federal and international statistical agencies by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Cox Report On China	The Cox Report on Transfers of technologies to China
The National Security Archive	National Security Archive Electronic Briefing Books provide online access to critical declassified records on issues including U.S. national security, foreign policy, diplomatic and military history, intelligence policy, and more.? Updated frequently, the Electronic Briefing Books represent just a small sample of the documents in our published and unpublished collections.
The US National Public Debt	See how much WE owe.
The White House	This is the official web site of the White House.
Thomas	US Government legislative information on the internet. Lookup status and contents of bills in the house and senate
U.S. National Archives and Records Administration	National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). NARA is an independent Federal agency that helps preserve our nation's history by overseeing the management of all Federal records.
U.S. Senate: Reference Home > Virtual Reference Desk	Welcome to the Virtual Reference Desk! If you are seeking general information on the Senate, the legislative branch and process, or on the federal government, this is a good place to begin. Links are arranged broadly by subject and may take you to PDF documents, useful sources on the Web, or other Senate Web pages. You may also wish to contact your Senator's office if you have additional questions.
United States Economy at a Glance	This site by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides links to various reports including: The Unemployment Rate, the Change in Payroll Employment, the Average Hourly Earnings, the Consumer Price Index, the Producer Price Index, The U.S. Import Price Index, the Employment Cost Index and the seasonally adjusted Productivity report. The reports include the most current releases as well as an archive of several past month's figures.
US Census Bureau Home Page	Get your Census information here
Water Information State level- Office of Water	Site provides quick and easy access to information on the quality of local and statewide water in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.
Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents	Site is published every Monday by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration and contains statements, messages, and other Presidential materials released by the White House during the preceding week.
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Government & Politics
General Information: Links to web sites with information about your government you might find useful. This SubCategory of Links last updated on 02/04/2005
	...for honest Government in our lifetime.....
Big Brother:	This web site gives information documenting how governments at all levels are taking our freedoms from us and bringing us under control of the individuals manipulating the governments.
Black Box Voting: Ballot - Tampering in the 21st Century	For the first time in history, it may be possible to rig an election on a national scale. Vote-rigging has been part of every election process in history ? but never before have so few people had access to so many votes at once!
Capitol Hill Blue	Nobody's Life, Liberty or Property is Safe While Congress is In Session
Declaration of Independence	Complete Text of this historic document
E-The People.com	a nonpartisan site that works with over 150 online newspapers, television stations and Internet portals to help bring government closer to the people.
Fight the Fingerprint!	A clearinghouse of information on identification technologies and people-tracking schemes including fingerprinting, biometrics, smart cards, and the implementation of a national I.D. through standardization of driver's licenses
FileAmerica.com	Site makes it easier, faster and more convenient for Americans to perform government transactions by providing you with a direct link to the government service you need.
firstamendmentcenter.org: Welcome to the First Amendment Center Online	Welcome to the First Amendment Center?s new Web site, featuring comprehensive research coverage of key First Amendment issues and topics, a unique First Amendment Library and guest analyses by respected legal specialists. The research materials on this site are organized by topic under the five freedoms of the First Amendment: speech, press, religious liberty, assembly and petition.
Free Speech Coalition Home Page	Our purpose is to protect the First Amendment rights of nonprofits and reduce or eliminate the excessive regulatory burdens they face, including the costly and duplicative fund-raising registration requirements now required in almost every state.
Global Trends 2015: A Dialogue About the Future	The National Intelligence Council, in close collaboration with US Government specialists and a wide range of experts outside the government, has worked to identify major drivers and trends that will shape the world of 2015. Report published by the CIA.
Grandfather Government Spending Economic Report	Nearly half our economy depends on government spending. I am concerned for the economic future of our youth, compared to prior generations.
Grandfather Government Spending Economic Report by MWHodges	Nearly half our economy depends on government spending. I am concered for the economic future of our youth, compared to prior generations.
HiCitizen - Making Government Simple for You!	Find the forms and government information you need. Site identifies and compiles local, state, and federal information including relevant forms and contact information necessary to transact with government agencies offline.
LAND-MINE LEGISLATION	A brief list of items that are "the law" in America today which curtail and restrict your individual freedoms.
Legal Engine.com	Providing legal and law search links to thousands of legal resources for attorneys, professors, the public, consumers, educators, and students around the world.
NACO	This site by National Association of Counties provides information on all U.S. counties, such as county officials, courthouse addresses, county seats, cities in a county. There are 3,066 counties in the United States. Counties vary greatly in size and population. They range in area from 67 square kilometers (Arlington County, Va.) to 227,559 square kilometers (North Slope Borough, Alaska). The population of counties varies from Loving County, Texas, with 140 residents to Los Angeles County, California, which is home to 9.2 million people. To see a listing of the counties for a state, select a State from the map or from the pull down menu. You are then able to get more detailed information on counties. Or go to the special County Data Query Page to query our database for more specific county analysis.
National Center for Education Statistics	The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) collects, analyzes and makes available data related to education in the U.S. and other nations.
OMB Watch - Home -	OMB Watch is a nonprofit research, educational, and advocacy organization that focuses on budget issues, regulatory policy, nonprofit advocacy, access to government information, and activities at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Oyez Project: Current Justices	This site offers comprehensive biographical information on every Supreme Court justice from John Jay to Stephen Breyer. It includes details on each justice?s personal life, education, legal career and case participation, as well as his or her predecessor and successor.
Public Citizen	Public Citizen is a national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization founded in 1971 to represent consumer interests in Congress, the executive branch and the courts.
TheLaw.com	Former New York Mayor Ed Koch and his team provide you with outstanding legal information, forms, and live online help, all in plain English. When you need to know the law, empower yourself with TheLAW.com.
Tools for Citizens ThisNation.com	American government & politics portal. Free online textbook, documents library and more.
U.S. Blue Pages - Your Online Directory to the U.S. Government	Comprehensive directory of federal, state, and local government office listings for all 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as hundreds of cities and metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. Includes listings grouped by twenty different topical areas - from Consumer Services and Safety" to "Money and Taxes" (though an individual state must first be chosen to view listings). Also includes useful "America Anywhere" listings for toll-free and other frequently called customer service federal government numbers."
Uncle Sam - WHO'S WHO IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT	Site provides lists of: Cabinet members, Congressional leadership, Congressional committee chairs, and Administrators of selected federal agencies. There are also links to biographical information about each listed official.
United States Consitution	Complete Text of this historic document
Welcome to America's Survival, Inc.	America's Survival, where you learn the shocking truth about the Pan Am 103 terrorism case, the International Criminal Court (ICC), Clinton's executive orders and presidential directives,.
World Internet News Distributary Source	The WINDS (World Internet News Distributary Source) endeavors to reveal the underlying factors that contribute to the political and religious movements in the world today. We report what is happening and why.
Worldwide Governments on the WWW	Links to websites of governmental institutions and political parties in the World.
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Government & Politics
Politics: Links to political sites of various persuasions. This SubCategory of Links last updated on 01/16/2005
Bill of Rights	Complete Text of this historic document
Cato Institute	Promoting an American public policy based on individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peaceful international relations. Extensive library of studies, articles and monographs available.
Common Cause	Common Cause - Citizens working to end special-interest politics and reform government ethics.
CounterPunch: America's Best Political Newsletter	America's Best Political Newsletter.
Democratic Party	The official Democratic Party web site is your source for information on America's oldest and greatest political party. Content is updated daily. Subscribe to Democratic News and receive e-mail from the DNC.
Democratic Underground	Democratic Underground provides political satire and commentary for Democrats. Home of the Top Ten Conservative Idiots. Plus a great Discussion Forum.
Doonesbury@Slate	THE STRIP Begin your day with a DAILY DOSE of today's Doonesbury. THE CAST will give you full biographies of Doonesbury's principal characters. (Fans of Jimmy Ray Thudpucker will be pleased to find that his entry includes downloadable versions of his GREATEST HITS.)
Enjoy The Draft	ENJOYtheDRAFT.com joins America's youth in demanding their right to an awesome military draft.
Freedom Channel -- American Politics on Demand	FreedomChannel.com is nonpartisan, nonprofit Web site introducing video-on-demand in American politics. View candidate videotapes on all major issues for President, Senate, House and Governor.
Global Financial Data Home Page	Current and Historical Data for the United States and over 150 countries, including Stock Markets from 1690, Exchange Rates from 1590, Interest Rates from 1700, Commodities from 1500 and Inflation from 1264.
Libertarian Party	The official Libertarian Party web site is your source for information on Libertarian Party.
Opensecrets.org--Money in politics data	Presenting political news, and the actual political positions of the parties and candidates, as well as disclosing how much campaign money they have raised and where it came from.
Political Resources on the Net	Index of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world.
Politics.com	The place where politics happens on the Internet - Local, State, National and International.
Progressive Policy Institute	The DLC seeks to define and galvanize popular support for a new public philosophy built on progressive ideals, mainstream values, and innovative, nonbureaucratic solutions.
Project Vote Smart	Praised by the New York Times, CNN, PBS and virtually every other major media outlet as the most trusted and comprehensive source for information on candidates and issues.
Reform Party of the USA	The official Reform Party web site is your source for information on the Reform Party.
Republician Party	The official Republician Party web site is your source for information on America's oldest and greatest political party. Content is updated daily.
Roll Call	Roll Call Online: The Newspaper of Capitol Hill Since 1955
The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy	This Web Site is dedicated to preserving and strengthening the foundations of freedom government, private enterprise, vital cultural and political institutions, and a strong foreign policy and national defense.
The Conservative Activist's Home Page	Your Toolbox for Restoring Constitutional Government.
The Rational Radical	Radical short takes about politics and culture. Take-no-prisoners, just spell out the truth.
TOMPAINE.com - A Public Interest Journal	Tompaine.com: common sense. A Journal Of Opinion.
Town Hall:	Townhall.com: conservative news and information. Policy, commentary, chat and more. the conservative movement starts here.
VoxCap.com	The web's premier public policy and politics information and community source.
We Hold These Truths.org - A Forum For Views From The Left & Right	We Hold These Truths.org is a forum for politcal and social news, views, commentaries and analyses from the left & right.
Zeugma's Political Research Center	A great starting point for your politicial research
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