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Federal Government

Americans with Disabilities Act - Search, index, what's new, technical assistance, enforcement.

Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress - Search by name, position, state, party, or year.

Budget of the United States Government - U.S. Government budget for FY2005 and prior budgets.

Bureau of Consular Affairs - Information about traveling abroad from the U.S. Department of State.

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Consumer Price Index, wages, productivity, employment statistics.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance - Browse or search a database of all Federal programs.

Census Bureau - Census 2000 data, people, business, geography, news, and special topics.

CensusScope - Census 2000 portal, easy-to-use tool for investigating U.S. demographic trends.

Children's Internet Protection Act - Bill requiring Internet filtering in public schools and libraries.

Copyright Office - General information, records, announcements, publications, legislation, links.

Congress Guide - Member directory, contact, issues & legislation, votes library, and resources.

Contacting the Congress - Database of congressional contact information.  En Espaņol.

DefenseLINK - U.S. Department of Defense news, sites, special reports, American Forces news.

FedStats - The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies.

Federal Bureau of Prisons - Public information, directory, inmate information, employment, search.

Federal Election Commission - Services, campaign finance, forms, voting, news.  En Español.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Disasters and emergencies.  En Español.

Federal Reserve System - The central bank of the United States.

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure - Rules for all civil actions brought in Federal district courts.

Federal Rules of Evidence - Rules for the introduction of evidence in Federal proceedings.

Google U.S. Government Search - Search all government (.gov) and military (.mil) websites.

GovEngine.com - Directory of federal and state government links including US possessions.

Government Printing Office (GPO) - Government information products, style manual, bookstore.

GovLoans.gov - Official federal government site for all types of federal loans including business.

Grants.gov - Find and apply for grants from over 900 programs by 26 Federal agencies.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - The Digital Daily with tax information, stats, help, and Tax Forms.

KIDS COUNT Census Data Online - Indicators of child well-being profiles, rankings, and raw data.

Land Patent Records - Search federal land patents from the Bureau of Land Management, FAQ.

Medicare - Search, directory, Medicare basics, nursing homes, publications, plans.  En Español.

NASA - Search, FAQ, hot topics, NASA TV, multimedia gallery, and NASA Human Spaceflight.

National Archives & Records Administration - Information, research, Federal Register, grants.

National Contact Center of the NCIC - Federal phone numbers and toll-free numbers, FAQ.

National Park Service ParkNet - Park guide, history, NatureNet, education, Info Zone, and more.

Patent and Trademark Office - Search, patents, trademarks, check status, education, and news.

Social Security Online - News, FAQ, how to, search, benefits, services, forms.  En Español.

Statistical Abstract of the United States - Government statistical tables.

THOMAS - U.S. Congress on the Internet - Search bills, what's new, FAQ, Congressional Record.

United States Documents - U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, The Federalist Papers.

United States Mint - About, products, programs, pressroom, what's new, FAQs, search, and tours.

USA.gov Tutorials - Learn how to access government information and services on the Internet.

U.S. Code - Office of the Law Revision Counsel website, search and download the U.S. Code.

U.S. Department of Commerce - Directory, organizations, news, and Key Economic Indicators.

U.S. Department of Education - Grants, financial aid, resources, research, stats.  En Español.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - HUD news, homes, and communities.

U.S. Gazetteer - Search the U.S. by place, state, or zip code, view map, get census information.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - News, regional information, events, science features.

U.S. Government Manual - Information on the legislative, judicial, and executive branches.

U.S. House of Representatives - House operations and directory, search, office websites, contact.

U.S. Senate - Senators, committees, legislative activities, visiting, contacts, calendar, bill search.

Veterans Affairs - Online applications, special programs, and information.

Vital Records - How to obtain birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates.

The White House - President and Vice President, news and policies, speeches, tours, First Lady.
 

Florida Government

411 Telephone Directory - Search state directory by name, subject, agency, county, city, school.

Ask a Question - Ask a librarian at the State Library of Florida, Florida government FAQ database.

Attorney General - News, Citizen Safety Center, legal opinions, consumer information, more.

Business and Professional Regulation - Divisions, features, media releases, and find and agency.

Central Florida Links - Local counties and cities, state, colleges and universities, schools, other.

City of Sanford Florida - Mayor's message, city commission, directory, recreation, news, more.

Corporations - Florida Department of State, search, electronic filing, forms, fees.

Crime Victims' Services - Florida Attorney General site with victims' law, Bill of Rights, more.

Driver License Information - FAQ, interactive tests, handbooks, classes, forms, more.

Elections - Florida Department of State division, election results, forms, voter registration, links.

Emergency Management - Organization, resources, programs, contact, current situation, threats.

Family Law Rules, Opinions, and Forms - Rules, opinions, and forms in .zip, .exe. and .pdf.

Florida Administrative Code - Search, instructions, FAC online, and statutes.

Florida Administrative Weekly - Proposed rules and regulations, meetings, bid announcements.

Florida Blind Services - Florida DOE site with information, services, applications, and councils.

Florida Building Commission - Meetings, committees, building code, training, and what's new.

Florida Census - Census maps, data tables, quick facts, county map.

Florida Construction Law Forms - Florida construction lien law forms, landlord/tenant forms, more.

Florida Department of Corrections - Facts, FAQs, offender search, wanted, statistics, and more.

Florida Department of Education - Commissioner, press releases, directories, statistics, news.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Overview, subjects, quick topics, news.

Florida Department of Financial Services - Chief Financial Officer of Florida, news, more.

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - Online status check.  En Español.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Citizen's, career, and criminal justice resources, search.

Florida Department of State - Secretary, programs, press, elections, corporations.

Florida Department of Transportation - Traveler information, safety programs, maps, news, FAQs.

Florida Electronic Federal Depository Library - Directory, local, state, and federal government.

Florida Facts and History - Facts, state symbols, history, name origins, Capitol, flag.

Florida Government Accountability Report - Performance information on Florida state programs.

Florida League of Cities - Legal, insurance, financial, membership, technology, legislative services.

Florida Monitor Weekly - Free electronic newsletter for Florida public policy and other reports.

Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability Reports - OPPAGA.

FloridaPublicRecord.com - Comprehensive resource for finding public record information by county.

Florida Research and Economic Database - Education, employers, population, income & wages.

Florida State Courts - Supreme court, Florida courts, judicial administration, opinions and rules.

Florida's e-Budget - Overview, governor's priorities, FAQ, reports, search, glossary, and help.

Government Information Locator - Catalog of Florida government, Ask A Librarian, A-Z directory.

Government Links - Laws and regulations, state resources and bodies, local, contact.

Governor's Office - Governor and Lt. Governor, daily schedule, e-newsletter, press releases, news.

Health Care Administration - Consumer resources, Medicaid, publications, forms.

Legislators - State Senators by name with district, party, and county, find your legislator.

Licensing - Duties, staff, council, information and fees, legal, industries, access, news, contacts.

Lottery - Lottery information and winning numbers.

Municipal Codes - Codes of Ordinance and Land Development codes by city or county.

Parks - State Parks by name, region, activity, and city, events, news, and Park Guide request.

Online Sunshine - Florida legislature, session, bill search, guide, links, laws, budget.

Orange County Government, Florida - County information, topics, forms, more. En Espaņol.

Seminole County Code - Ordinances, Laws of Florida, and resolutions pertaining to Seminole County.

Seminole County Community Services - Community Assistance, Justice, Juvenile Affairs, Health, Veterans.

Seminole County Watershed Atlas - Water resources, research, watershed management, more.

Statutes - Florida Statutes 1997-2005 by Chapters and Parts, search bill text for 2006.

Tax Forms - Florida Department of Revenue forms, sales tax rate tables.

Unemployment Compensation - Unemployment claim filing, benefit rights information, forms.

Visit Florida - Official website with maps, interests, and destinations.  En Español.

Vital Records - Florida birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees.

Voting Information - Florida voter registration, election dates, absentee ballots, and more.
 

Foreign Governments

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments - CIA directory by country.

Foreign Consular Offices in the United States - Official listing of foreign consular offices in the U.S.

Foreign Government Resources on the Web - Countries by region and name, and subject guide.

Governments on the WWW - Overviews and links by region and by categories of institutions.

LexicOrient - North Africa and Middle East religions, ancient states, languages, cities, and maps.

Official City Sites - Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, NZ, UK, USA.

Portals to the World - Library of Congress links to electronic resources from around the world.
 

Other Resources

AllThingsPolitical.com - Directory of schools, governments, political parties, associations, more.

Center for Defense Information - Programs, hot spots, newsletters, what's new, research topics.

City Population - Detailed population statistics and maps of countries and cities. Auf Deutsch.

City Town Info - Directory of links to official websites of US and Canadian cities and towns.

Court Rules, Forms, and Dockets - Search or browse for state and federal court rules.

The Death Penalty - Information, state-by-state data, courtroom cases, and additional resources.

Government Gazettes Online - List of online government gazettes by country, with bibliography.

GovSpot - Directory of world, U.S., state, and local governments, news, library, articles.

Gun Laws - Guide to federal and state gun laws, transportation of firearms, and related links.

HomeTownLocator Gazetteer - Search locations for physical and cultural features, census data.

Inmate Locator - Locate a Federal inmate incarcerated from 1982 to present, find visiting hours.

Municipal Codes Online - Codes of Ordinance and Land Development codes by state.

Munisource.org - Search for a specific municipality or resource, add to their database.

National Association of Counties (NACo) - County news, resource center, and features.

OpenSecrets.org - A nonpartisan guide to money’s influence on U.S. elections and public policy.

Project Vote Smart - Political and voting information, find candidates and elected officials, more.

State and Local Governments on the Net - Official state, county, and city government websites.

State Statutes and Legislation - Links to full-text constitutions, statutes, legislation, laws, rules.

StateMaster - Statistical database of state information from the FBI, census, and more.

Statistics at the State and Local Levels - USA.gov list of links for government statistics.

USA CityLink - State and city websites, city guides on travel, tourism, and relocation.

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