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U.S. (Federal) Government Information Resources   Tags: federal, government, united_states  

The federal government publishes, online and in print, a huge amount of information; learn how to begin finding and using it here!
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Getting Started

The government researches and publishes a tremendous amount of information on many subjects. Some of the information the government puts out is in print or microform, but nowadays most of it is online. This guide will help you to find the government information you need, whether it's health statistics, crime reports, economic data etc.

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General Sites

  • FedSys  
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    Main overall doorway to US publications.
  • GPO Monthly Catalog  
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    Lists government publications 1976 to date, including the "SUDOC #s" sometimes needed to locate them.
  • American Factfinder  
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    Good starting point for US population and economic stats of many sorts.
  • Statistical Abstract of the US  
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    A wide ranging fact filled compendium of stats on the US. issued from 1878 to 2011. (Ceased publication in 2011 due to budget issues, as did the County & City and the State & Metropolitan DataBooks.)
  • Blogs  
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    Gateway site to various government blogs by subject; business, defense etc. Often informative and good for current issues.

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