U.S. Government Research Guide: Research

Finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive records for historical and current publications and provides direct links to those that are available online. Users can search by authoring agency, title, subject, and general key word, browse "New Titles", or use Advanced Search for more options.

In its role examining the President’s budget, publishes analytical studies highlighting critical issues.

GAO, a.k.a. the “congressional watchdog,” is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress and investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars. GAO issues reports, testimonies, correspondence, and legal decisions and opinions. These publications frequently recommend corrections to problems in government programs and operations and identify long-term trends. Dates covered: 1971 - present

Gateway to government science information and research results aggregated across 17 U.S. Government science organizations covering more than 55 databases, 2100 scientific websites, and over 200 million pages of science information.

Provides descriptions of U.S., State and some municipal datasets (metadata) and information about how to access and download statistical and data sets from open governmental sources.

Official handbook provided by the federal government on the agencies of the three branches of government.

Provides contact and descriptive information on more than 10,000 federal government offices, regulatory agencies, congressional committees, judicial offices, public interest groups, nongovernmental organizations, and international organizations. Contains verified and updated mailing addresses, phone and fax numbers, e-mail and Web site addresses, and contact names.

Provide economic information on GDP, income, employment, production, business activity, prices, money, credit, security markets, and more.