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Former Brookley AFB HTRW - the administrative record for Brookley AFB
Abbreviations and Acronyms of the U.S. Government
American Presidency Project (University of California, Santa Barbara) - provides an online archive of nearly 30,000 historical documents related to the presidency including public papers, state of the union and inaugural addresses, data, and portraits
Budget of the US Government
Business.Gov - developed to provide better customer service for small businesses interacting with the Federal Government. Business.gov is a collaborative effort managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration and other executive department partners.
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance - A Compendium of Federal Grants and Assistance Programs and Projects
Code of Federal Regulations
Department of Veterans Affairs - get info on benefits, facitlities, programs, how to get records and forms etc.
Federal Register
Federal Statistics Online - "The gateway to statistics from over 100 US Federal Agencies" ... arranged by either topic or agency.
Forms.gov - provides one stop shopping for the Federal forms most used by the public.
FirstGov - The official U.S. gateway to all government information ... searches over 51 million federal and state government websites.
FirstGov for Seniors - services from around the Federal Government
FirstGov for Science - Science.gov is a gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies, including research and development results.
Freedom of Information Act Reading Room - Search digitzed FBI documents requested under FOIA, including POW's, Amelia Earhart, Robert F. Kennedy, the Black Panther Party, etc. Categorized links include Alphabetical, Espionage, Famous Persons, Gangster Era, Historical Interest, Unusual Phenomena, Violent Crime.
Google Uncle Sam - the BEST place to search for government info!
Govbenefits.gov - lists grants for individuals
Government Documents Access
McCarthy Hearings Text - view the text of the McCarthy hearings from the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs
GovLoans - find info on loans for housing, education, small business, agriculture, etc.
Grants.Gov - lists government grants for nonprofit organizations
The Occupational Information Network - O*NET database takes the place of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) as the nation's primary source of occupational information. The O*NET database and related products will help millions of employers, workers, educators, and students make informed decisions about education, training, career choices, and work. The O*NET Project is administered and sponsored by the US Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.
Political Database of the Americas - "provides reference materials, primary documents, comparative studies and statistical data for countries in the Western Hemisphere"
Recalls.gov - get recall info on vehicles, food, medicine, consumer products etc.
Statistical Abstract of the United States - Provides selected data only. "As the National Data Book it contains a collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States." Also see links to pdf versions of previous years.
Thomas Legislative Information on the Internet
U. S. Consumer Gateway - Your Link to Federal Consumer Information
U.S. Government Toll-Free Numbers
The U.S. House of Representatives - Including Directories of Congressmen, Committees, etc.
The U.S. Senate - With info on legislation, Committees, a directory of Senators and other links
Vote Smart - State and Federal Representatives' voting records
White House
White House Tour - The White House is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the West Wing by presenting video tours of the White House. The tours require Real Player software in order to view them.

State and Local

Alabama State Website - new and improved site
Alabama Department of Revenue
The Alabama Legislature - member pages, an explanation of the legislative process in Alabama, the Alabama Code, a student/teacher page and more!
Sex Offenders Database
Alabama State Government Publications
Alabama: State At A Glance - From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides concise labor data including unemployment, etc.
Alabama State Data Center - Provides census data profiles.
The City of Mobile Home Page
MapStats: Alabama - Thematic maps and population data for Alabama
State and Local Governments on the Net - an incredible site! Click on a state and get links to state offices, agencies, cities, counties and more! Federal And National resources are listed as well.

International

International Governments on the WWW
International Agencies and Information on the Web
Population Reference Bureau - World population data & statistics. A terrific resource statistical comparisions and in-depth issue coverage.

Economy

Stimulus Alabama.gov
Recovery News
1998-2002 Economic Indicators (Monthly)
Alabama: State At A Glance - From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides concise labor data including unemployment, etc.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
BEA's Overview of the Economy - An overview of the US economy in recent quarters from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Bureau of Labor Statistics Data
Economic Indicators - get the latest indicators from the Dept. of Commerce including Gross Domestic Product, retail and real estate sales and durable goods,
EconDash - "easy to read dashboard for the US economy"
FreeLunch.com - "provides you with FREE access to over 900,000 economic and financial data series"
US Economy At A Glance - From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides a snapshot of economic indicators for the US.

Census/Demographics

Alabama State Data Center - Provides census data profiles.
Census 2010
American Community Survey (ACS) - The ACS is an ongoing survey that provides an updated portrait of America every year, replacing the Census Bureau's "long form" that produced data only once every 10 years. The ACS is a critical element in the reengineered 2010 Decennial Program and will replace the census "long form" beginning in 2010. The Census Bureau will continue to use the census "short form" in the decennial census of population and housing to obtain the population count and other demographic information. Learn more about the ACS from the American Community Survey FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).
American FactFinder: US Census Bureau
Center for Policy Studies Maps - The National Data Book of State Table in color-coded MAP form, including stats on employment, income, families, etc.
U.S. Census Bureau
United States Historical Census Data Browser - population and economy of U.S. states and counties from 1790 to 1960

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