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Federal Depository Library Program

General Government Information

1. Assistance Listings

Provides detailed, public descriptions of Federal assistance listings available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups, and individuals.

2Budget of the United States Government

Contains the budget message of the President, information about the President's budget proposals for a given fiscal year, and other budgetary publications issued throughout the fiscal year.

3Compilation of Presidential Documents

The official publications of materials released by the White House Press Secretary. Materials include proclamations, executive orders, speeches, statements regarding bill signings and vetoes, nominations and appointments, acts approved by the President, and press releases.

4Congress.gov

Provides information about legislative activities, publications, and other related materials for members of Congress and the public.

5Economic Indicators

Published monthly by the Council of Economic Advisors for the Joint Economic Committee, provides economic information on GDP, income, employment, production, business activity, prices, money, credit, security markets, Federal finance, and international statistics.

6. The Economic Report of the President to the Congress

An annual report issued by the Executive Office of the President and the Council of Economic Advisors, providing on overview of economic progress, with extensive data appendices.

7. Census.gov

A source for population, economic, housing, and geographic information and data about the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Island areas.

8Occupational Outlook Handbook

A resource for occupational and career information, providing profiles on a majority of jobs in the United States. Profiles describe the work environment, education and training needed, a ten year outlook, and median pay for workers.

9Official Congressional Directory

Includes biographical and directory information about members of the House and Senate, committee memberships, terms of service, and related content.

10. Social Security Handbook

Resource for the most common questions about Social Security.

11. USA.gov

A subject-based portal to Federal services and resources online. A Spanish site is also available.