Key Resources
Federal Government
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Govinfo This link opens in a new window
The U.S. Government Printing Office disseminates official information from all three branches of the Federal Government. Search the entire catalog of government publications. Formerly called FDsys.
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Congressional (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Provides the tools for searching the Congressional Record, finding members of Congress, tracking proposed legislation by keyword and sponsor, and searching Congressional hearings, the Federal Register, the U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection, Congressional committee schedules, Committee Prints and Miscellaneous Publications, and Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports. Dates covered: 2004 – present.
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U.S. Census Bureau This link opens in a new window
Offers interactive online data access through the American FactFinder button.
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USA.gov This link opens in a new window
Official U.S. portal to federal, state, local, tribal, and international government information and services.
Access note: Freely available to the public. Government resources may be unexpectedly unavailable or altered in alignment with current federal administration priorities.
State Governments
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State Blue BooksList of Blue Books for all 50 states. Comprehensive fact books about a state's government, its officials, and history.
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Open StatesTrack bills, review upcoming legislation, and see how your local representatives are voting in your state.
Access note: Freely available to the public.
U.S. Depository Library
Both the DePaul University Library and the Rinn Law Library are members of the Federal Depository Library Program, which provides public access to federal government information and publications. The DePaul University Library is an “e-only” depository, providing access to selected digital government information through its Web site and other online resources.
