The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world. They are published through a division of the Library of Congress and focus on areas of the world which are less well-known and/or where U.S. troops may at some point be deployed.
Flags of the World (FOTW) claims to be the Internet's largest site devoted to vexillology (the study of flags), containing more than 33,000 pages about flags and over 61,000 images. It is less attractively formatted than other pages, but contains a wealth of information. A nice feature for students is the black and white coloring book pages. The site also provides at least two different ways of searching flags by description.
An attractive site primarily showing flags of most of the countries around the world as well as many territories and sub-national regions. Some country facts are also provided. The search feature allows you to search by flag characteristics, such as stripe color or number.
Though somewhat overwhelming, this is a huge resource on flags of every country (including some newly emerging ones). Provides information on the flag's history and symbols and even flag etiquette.
A project of the League of Women Voters Education Fund, this site is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information. One helpful resource is a polling place finder.
From the U.S. Bureau of the Census, this site provides quick access to population, housing, economic, and geographic data, both nationally and for individual towns. See also the links below to the U.S. Census Bureau, FedStats, and the Statistical Abstract.
The Catalog is a directory of Federal programs, projects, service and activities which provide assistance to the American public. It contains financial and nonfinancial assistance programs administered by departments of the Federal government.
This site is loaded with information about the House's activities. Find phone numbers and addresses for representatives, roll call information, the scheduled floor votes for the week, current floor votes/events, links to Thomas (the Library of Congress), individual committee and representative homepages, and much more.
U.S. mail/email addresses for all senators, current legislative activities (including roll call votes, pending bills and votes, a calendar, and the Congressional Record) and Senate committees and their members. Includes the Senate's history, a glossary of terms, and a beautifully done virtual tour.
Get e-mail and snail-mail addresses, telephone numbers and brief biographies of members of the U.S. Congress. Links to the committees they serve on as well. A useful, easy to use site for people who want to communicate with their government representatives.
Provides full text version of hundreds of federal consumer publications available from the U.S. General Services Administration Consumer Information Center in Pueblo, Colorado
(U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) As of May 6, 1996 all public domestic companies are required to file SEC forms electronically on EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system. The database contains 10-Ks and other electronic filings for the last two years.
Includes the Federal Information Center, Federal Directory, Federal Yellow Pages, federal employee information, state and local government links, and international organizations.
From the National Technical Information Service, an interface to documents available from NTIS and other U. S. government agencies.
Forms from the Feds http://exlibris.memphis.edu/resource/unclesam/forms.html
If we don't have the department you're looking for listed, it's a good bet that the form you need can be located from this page, which was put together by the Government Publications Department in the Regional Depository Library of The University of Memphis.
Helps citizens determine if they may be eligible for government benefits through a free, confidential, and easy-to-use online screening tool. After answering some basic questions, the user receives a customized report.
Federal loan information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and U.S. Small Business Administration.
The Federal Register, Congressional Record, Congressional Bills and other Federal Government information are available online via GPO Access, a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office.
U.S. tax forms, tax statistics, and tax regulations. (You can also get federal and state tax forms from 1040.com. For most states, forms are available for several back years as well.)
The North American Industry Classification System provides common industry definitions for Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., replacing each countries' separate classification systems.
The party's goal is "to limit the federal government to its delegated, enumerated, Constitutional functions and to restore American jurisprudence to its original Biblical common-law foundations." Party platform,and history, state links, etc.
A non-partisan public service to promote fully informed decision-making by the American electorate. This comprehensive site contains links to candidates in all fifty states as well as links to web sites on topics ranging from gun control to euthanasia to abortion.
RegisterVote.com's primary purpose is to encourage individuals to register to vote. In order to keep voters informed of the issues, it provides links to various political parties, groups, organizations and individual candidates. No political party, organization, group, or candidate is endorsed.
A joint project of the Library of Congress and the University of Massachusetts, contains such things as the text of Congressional bills, the Congressional Record, committee information, and historical documents.
The government's official web portal to all government online services. Find and conduct business without needing to know which department or agency provides it.Information includes how to contact government officials, apply for student loans, passports, and birth/marriage certificates, obtain Social Security information, and much more. The large section on grants includes business, cultural affairs, science, health, and many more areas.
Source for basic information about patents and trademarks; link to patent search site; information on how to order copies of patent and trademark registrations, etc.
If you are having difficulty viewing the TIFF images on patents found by using the U.S. Patent Office link, this site translates patents into .pdf format so they can be read using Adobe Acrobat Reader or any other .pdf reader.
This site from the Washington Post provides information on every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991. Additionally, you can examine the voting record of particular members, search by party affiliation, and get at-a-glance information on voting margin.
The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. This site is also a guide to sources of more information both in print and on the Web.
Sources of data include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations There are over 1400 tables and graphs.
This national non-partisan, non-profit effort researches and tracks independent factual information on over 13,000 candidates and elected officials. Check voting records, campaign issue positions, performance evaluations by special interests, campaign contributions, backgrounds, previous experience, and contact information.
The White House Home Page provides access to information about the White House, the federal government, and current events. It includes the Briefing Room and the Virtual Library.
A project of the League of Women Voters Education Fund, this site is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information. One helpful resource is a polling place finder.
A section of a much larger site dedicated to Federal government issues. Links to state governments by state or by topic. The "state" option links directly to official state homepages. To search by topic, look for that link on the right-hand side of the page. This brings you to a page containing links to over 2000 articles in categories such as, but definitely not limited to, constitutions, regulations and licensing, and legislatures.
Connecticut's official homepage, with links to almost every state department and agency. (For your convenience, selected department links appear below.) You can also find an unclaimed property list, the State Police Department's Twenty Most Wanted List, and information on road construction hotspots.
This is a powerful database that links to both pending and passed legislation. You can also search for bills by introducer/sponsor and committee. Unfortunately, the database is not particularly user-friendly. You must select which database you want to search in. To search in multiple databases, hold down the CONTROL key and click on your selections. Two nice features: the words you input are highlighted, and there are "quick find" keys to bring you to each occurrence.
Located on the Connecticut Department of Public Health's web site, this page makes information about practicing Connecticut physicians available to the general public. The Profiles include biographical and current practice information, medical school attended, post-graduate training, and board certification and specialty areas, as well as information on any malpractice suits or disciplinary actions that may have been filed against the physician.
Search over 900 licenses, permits, and registrations administered by Connecticut licensing agencies. The State is making all licensing forms and applications available online through this website. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download or view the forms.
A direct link to Strategic School Profiles. Reports available annually on November 1st. The report includes student needs, school resources, school performance, and student performance. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the reports.)
Links to FAQ's, income tax forms for individuals and business, tax assistance, electronic filing, and more. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download forms.)
The list holds the names and addresses of Connecticut sex offenders who are required to register with the state once they are released from prison. There are two links from this page. One allows users to search by last name, town, or zip code. The other lists sex offenders from other states who now live in Connecticut.
State anual http://www.sots.ct.gov/RegisterManual/regman.htm
Known as "The Blue Book", includes historical information, lists the holders of major offices in each branch of government, lists counties and towns, some census information, and miscellaneous facts. One of the basic resources on Connecticut government.
Look for "Connecticut Statutes" under their "Quick Links" section on the front page. Browsing the statutes is much easier than searching, if you know the statute title you need. If you must search the statutes, limit your search to the "Statutes-Section Text" database and put your search request into the "Text includes the phrase" input box.
The town's official page contains phone numbers for town departments, email addresses of some town officials, information on town services, a municipal calendar, information on permits and licenses, and basic facts about Glastonbury.
The Municipality Websites Page is intended to be a comprehensive listing of the Municipally designated websites available for the 169 towns and cities in Connecticut. These sites follow a basic template, so similar information about the towns and their departments and facilities is available at each.
News and agendas, an extensive list of elected and appointed officials, a list of Town Committee and Town Council members, and a number of politically-related links are made available. There is also an interactive discussion area where users can make or read others' comments about local issues.
This site lists the names of elected and appointed officials as well as those on the Town Committee, with links to more information when available. It also has a calendar for upcoming politically-related events.
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