Key Federal Resources by Title  (A - Z) ( Frequently Used Sites include: Census Bureau, U.S.  |   Congressional Universe *  |   DOE Information Bridge  |   Federal Tax Forms  |   GPO Access  |   STAT-USA *  |   Statistical Universe * ) * Access from OSU Campus only Agency Records Disposition Online Resource, via NARA Prototype of WWW site that describes federal agencies' records and their plans for preserving them. Agricultural Statistics, via USDA-NASS Agriculture Factbook, via USDA Includes Linking Consumers and Producers, the Structure of U.S. Agriculture, the U.S. Farm Sector, Rural America, USDA, food information, Natural Resources and Environment, Marketing and Regulatory Programs, etc. American Demographics (Non-federal) Consumer trends for market research. Click on American Demographics under 'Publications' and then full-text search. Blue Pages, U.S. Online subject guide to the U.S. Government. Country Background Notes Information on geographic entities and international organizations via U.S. Dept. of State. Updated periodically. Budget of the U.S. Government Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Government-wide compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities which provide assistance or benefits to the American public. Census Bureau, U.S. Search using 'Subjects A-Z' link. Congress, Contacting, via Library of Congress Congressional Universe Comprehensive access to U.S. legislative information from Congressional Information Service, Inc. Click on 'Congressional Publications.' OSU campus access only. Constitution of the United States, via U.S. Senate and U.S. Government Printing Office Consumer.gov, U.S. Resource for consumer information from the federal government. Consumer Information Center, Federal Full-text versions of hundreds of the best federal consumer publications available. Contact Information via Consumer Information Center, Federal Answers to question about Federal programs, benefits, or services. Core Documents of U.S. Democracy County and City Data Book County Business Patterns Current Industrial Reports DOE Information Bridge, via U.S. Dept. of Energy and U.S. Government Printing Office Access to full-text DOE research and development reports in physics, chemistry, materials, biology, environmental sciences, energy technologies, engineering, computer and information science, renewable energy, and other topics. Economic Indicators, U.S., via the U.S. Census Bureau Economic Report of the President, via Office of Management and Budget and U.S. Government Printing Office Education Statistics, U.S. National Center for Education Statistics See Education Statistics and then Encyclopedia of ED Stats (Condition of Education, Digest of Education Statistics and Projections of Education Statistics.). Reports the condition and progress of education via an extensive set of statistical tables, charts, and studies. Federal Phone Numbers, via FCIC Federal Toll-Free Numbers, via FCIC FEDSTATS, via the Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy Easy access to the full range of statistics and information produced by more than 70 federal agencies for public use. Federal Tax Forms Forms from the Feds, via U. of Memphis Contains downloadable electronic government forms. Freedom of Information Act Documents, U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Information and Privacy See also the Using the Freedom of Information Act, via American Civil Liberties Union GPO Access, U.S. GPO Full-text Congressional and regulatory information. The Legislative Process: How Our Laws Are Made Enactment of a Law The Legislative Process - Tying it All Together Monthly Labor Review Online, via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics NCJRS Abstracts Database National Atlas of the United States    National Atlas, text only North American Industry Classification System (Replacing SIC Code), via U.S. Census Bureau The North American Industry Classification System provides common industry definitions for Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It is being developed in cooperation with the U.S. Economic Classification Policy Committee, Statistics Canada, and Mexico's Instituto Nacional de Estadistica, Geografia e Informatica. Occupational Employment Statistics, via Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Information Network, via U.S. Dept. of Labor A comprehensive database system for collecting, organizing, describing and disseminating data on job characteristics and worker attributes. Replaces Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Occupational Outlook Handbook, via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Our American Government Popular introductory guide for American citizens and those of other countries who seek a greaster understanding of our heritage of democracy. Plum Book (U.S. Government Policy and Supporting Positions), via U.S. House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight Contains data on federal civil service leadership and support positions in the legislative and executive branches of the Federal Government that may be subject to noncompetitive appointment. Published every four years. The Political Graveyard: A Database of Historic Cemeteries Political Reference Almanac (Non-federal) An annual compilation of a wealth of information about United States and World politics. RefDesk.com (Non-federal) "The single best source for facts on the net." Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics Online, U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics Standard Occupational Classification Documents, via Bureau of Labor Statistics STAT-USA, via U.S. Dept. of Commerce Vital economic, business and international trade information produced by the U.S. Government. OSU campus access only. State and Metropolitan Area Data Book, via U.S. Census Bureau State Rankings, via the U.S. Census Bureau Statistical Abstract of the United States Statistical Universe Comprehensive access to federal, state and private statistics via the Congressional Information Service, Inc. OSU campus access only. Survey of Current Business, via U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Full-text monthly journal. Articles and statistics about state, regional and U.S. business and economic conditions. Tax Forms, Federal (Adobe Acrobat required) Uniform Crime Reports / Crime in the U.S., via U.S. FBI U.S. Government Manual, via NARA and the U.S. Government Printing Office Official handbook of the U.S. government which provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. Also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions, and committees. ThisNation Guide to American government and politics. See 'Textbook.' U.S. Industry and Trade Outlook Industry-by-industry overview of the U.S. economy. Vital Records, Where to Write for How to obtain birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. World Factbook, U.S. CIA Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues for all countries of the world. 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