Government
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2011 Citizens' Guide to El Paso County Government
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A-Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies
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From USA.gov.
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Abbreviations.com
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Find acronyms and abbreviations for a wide range of topics, including computing & the Internet, academics & science, medical, business, governmental, military, and more.
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About the White House
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Explore the history of the White House and take an interactive tour.
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Administration on Aging (AoA)
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Find local programs, check for benefits, resources & links, long-term care planning, statistics, and more.
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American Community Survey Online
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Link to complete the Census Bureau's American Community Survey online using materials received in the mail. Also includes instructions and a video.
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American Presidency Project
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Collection of resources on the study of the President of the United States. Includes over 90,000 items in their document archive, searchable by date, document type, and president. Also includes extensive presidential data including relations with Congress, popularity, public appearances, disabilities, elections, and more.
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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Background Notes
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Facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies and areas of special sovereignty.
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Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
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Branches, elections, how laws are made, etc.
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Benefits.gov
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Official government benefits website with a free, confidential online search.
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Benefits.gov en Espanol
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El sitio web oficial de beneficios del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos.
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BenefitsCheckUp
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Federal, state, and prescription assistance programs for older Americans.
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Budget of the United States Government
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Building Code
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Pikes Peak Regional Building Code - 2005 edition, revised May 1, 2009.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
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Searchable database of federal grants / financial assistance.
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Census Scope
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Color maps and charts showing demographic trends based on 2000 census.
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Ceremonial Flag Reqeust
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From the Colorado State Capitol.
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Child and Adult Protective Services
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From the El Paso County Department of Human Services. Provides contact information to report abuse and/or neglect.
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Citing Government Publications
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Citizen's Guide
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Contact information for departments that the Citizen's Advocate Office assists with. Also provides a link to download the Citizen's Guide To Colorado State Government.
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Citizenship Test Questions
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City of Colorado Springs - On-line Services
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Links to a wide range of online services such as paying a parking ticket, applying for a land permit, viewing city jobs, contacting city officials, reporting a crime or code violation, watching city council meetings, purchasing a bus pass, and much more.
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CO-Jobs
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Colorado state employment opportunities.
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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
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Agency and department regulations. Search by keyword, title, and citation.
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Code of Federal Regulations (Cornell)
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Agency and department regulations. Search by contents and citation.
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Colorado 1876 State Constitution
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From the Colorado State Archives.
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Colorado Attorney General's Home Page
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Consumer complaints, alerts, and opinions.
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Colorado Bureau of Investigation
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Provides information on identity theft, Colorado's 20 most wanted, sex offender site, crime statistics, VIN verification system, and much more.
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Colorado Business and Economic Information
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Colorado by the Numbers
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Online statistical abstract for the state of Colorado. Provides links to government information on topics such as crime, education, health, endangered species, immigration, poverty, taxation, transportation, and much more.
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Colorado Courts at a Glance
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From the Colorado Judicial Branch. Provides an overview of the Colorado court system, how courts function, and your rights in court.
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Colorado Economic Recovery and Accountability
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Colorado Food Assistance Program
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Provides monthly benefits to low-income households to buy the food needed for a nutritionally adequate diet. Includes program eligibility and application kit.
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Colorado Foreclosure Hotline
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Colorado General Assembly
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Senate & House Bills (current & historical), Bill Digests, Session Laws, and Legislative Directory. Also includes calendar, journal, committees, and video/audio broadcasts of current proceedings.
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Colorado General Assembly Legislative Directory
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Contains a list of House members, their represented counties, political party affiliation, occupation, contact information, and committees.
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Colorado Government
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Colorado government, elected officials, elections and voting, state agencies, boards & commissions, local governments, etc.
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Colorado Governors Since 1861
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Includes links to photos, biographies, and party affiliation.
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Colorado Legislators Past & Present
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Colorado Lieutenant Governors
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From the Colorado State Archives, provides biographies and information on Colorado Lieutenant Governors from 1887 to present.
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Colorado Medicaid
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Eligibility, FAQs, application, and more.
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Colorado PEAK
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Allows users to electronically submit applications for public assistance benefits. Can also be used to report changes, and determine eligibility, as well as check the status of benefits. From the Colorado Department of Human Services
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Colorado Register
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Publication of the State Administrative Rules, includes rule-making notices from 2006-present. From the Secretary of State.
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Colorado Secretary of State
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Colorado Springs - City Code
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Searchable by key words or phrases, or browse by the table of contents.
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Colorado Springs - City Elections
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Municipal elections
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Colorado Springs - City Website
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Colorado Springs - Housing Authority
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Colorado Springs City Council
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List of councilmembers, agenda & minutes, district map, rules of procedure, and more.
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Colorado State Agencies
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Listing of Colorado state agencies from the Official State Web Portal.
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Colorado State Capitol
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Learn more about the architecture of the building, early capitol & legislative locations, history, fact sheets and more.
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Colorado State Constitution
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Colorado State Publications Library
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Colorado State Purchasing Office
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Find opportunities for obtaining government contracts.
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Colorado State Seal
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History, description and use of the seal.
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Colorado State Website
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Colorado Supreme Court Opinions
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Colorado Virtual Library
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Website is divided into three sections: "Colorado Histories" where you can find biographies and Colorado history; "Tech Help" which provides lessons on computing from the very basics to digital photography to e-books and other gadgets; and "Tools for Tough Times" which provides a jobhunter's guide, small business information, food & shelter, health, money management, and legal assistance.
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Colorado's Governor - Official Website
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Links to speeches, executive orders, offices, policies, biography, etc.
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Colorado's Past
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Historical information, museums and historic sites, tour of the capitol, history for kids, and more.
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Colorado's Present & Future
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From the state website, includes information on what is going on now such as construction, current population data, constitution and revised statutes, as well as future plans.
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COmaps.org
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Find your district, state house, state senate, U.S. Congress, and more using interactive maps.
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Compilation of Presidential Documents
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From the U.S. Government Printing Office - covers 1992 to present.
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Congressional Records
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Official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress - from GPO's Federal Digital System.
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Constitutions, Statutes, and Codes
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From Cornell's Legal Information Institute. Includes both federal and state constitutions, statutes, and codes.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Information regarding product recalls and safety.
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Contact Compass
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Find the number of any Colorado state government department.
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Council of State Governments
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Data and Statistics - USA.gov
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Find data and statistics on topics such as the U.S. Government budget, consumer spending, foreign assistance data, health and demographics, labor statistics, transportation statistics, and more.
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Data.gov
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Locate and download Federal Government data.
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Department of Local Affairs (CO)
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Disaster Assistance.gov
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Locate and apply for disaster relief, download citizen preparedness guide, and more.
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Disaster Information Management Research Center
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Locate health information with regards to disasters and emergencies such as bioterrorism, chemical emergencies, fires and wildfires, geological hazards, pandemic disease outbreaks, radiation emergencies, and weather and storms.
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DisasterAssistance.gov en Espanol
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Encuentre y Solicite Ayuda para Desastres Conteste.
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Discover Monument
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Economic Report of the President
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Edgar Database of Corporate Information
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Find all corporate documents that must be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including annual reports, financials and statement of changes in beneficial ownership.
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El Paso County - Our Government
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El Paso County Assessor
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Public record real estate property search.
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El Paso County Land Development Code
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Includes zoning and subdivision regulations.
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El Paso County Ordinances
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El Paso County Strategic Plan 2012-2016
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Embassy World
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Embassies, consulates, diplomatic missions worldwide.
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Farm Service Agency (FSA)
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From the USDA - includes applications for FSA farm loan, conservation reserve, and commodity programs.
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Federal Citizen Information Center - Pueblo, Colorado
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Federal Depository Library Directory (FDLD)
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Locate a Federal Depository Library within the United States to access Federal Government information for free.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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Find information on before, during & after a disaster, disaster survivor assistance, response & recovery information, how to help, and more.
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Federal Register
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Official daily publication for federal agencies rules and notices, Executive Orders, etc.
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FedNet
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House and Senate debates, congressional hearings, etc.
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FedStats
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Statistics from more than 100 agencies, including statistics on demographics, aviation, cigarette smoking, crime, education and much, much more!
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Find A County
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From the National Association of Counties. Learn about county officials, courthouses, county seats, cities, and statistics.
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Flag Flown Over U.S. Capitol - Request
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FoodSafety.gov
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Gateway to Government Food Safety Information.
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Foreign Consular Offices in the United States
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Foreign Policy Issues
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News, analysis, and Internet resources from Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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Fountain, Colorado - City Website
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Frequently Requested Federal 800 Numbers
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From GovSpot.
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From a Bill to a Law: Learn about the Legislative Process
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From the Library of Congress.
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Get Educated About Medicare's Prescription Drug Coverage
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Learn how to choose or switch to Medicare Part D plans.
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Government & Politics Guide
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From How Stuff Works - learn about different types of government, politics, and civic issues. Includes information on government agencies, citizenship, copyrights, crime and legal system, elections and voting, and more.
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Government Loans
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GovLoans.gov is your gateway to government loan information - business, education, housing, veteran, agriculture, and disaster relief.
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Government Offices and Services Near You
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From USA.gov.
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Government Printing Office (GPO) Homepage
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"Keeping America Informed."
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Great Colorado Payback
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Search for lost or forgotten assets.
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HealthCare.gov
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Find insurance options, get help using insurance, learn about the health care law and how it affects you, compare care providers, learn about prevention and wellness. From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
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Hieros Gamos
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International law and government portal.
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Historic Manitou Springs
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Historical Census Data Browser
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From the University of Virginia Library.
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Homeland Security Information Network - Emergency Management
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Immigration Statistics
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Provides data on refugees, asylees, and naturalizations. Using links on the left side of the page, this website also provides publications on annual reports and fact sheets, immigration resources and benefits, and more. From the Department of Homeland Security.
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Información oficial de USA.gov en español
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Spanish-language - official information from USA.gov.
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Information for Travelers
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From the TSA (Transportation Security Administration). Includes new security measures, liquid rules, identification requirements, prohibited items, special needs, claims information, and more.
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Juror Information - City of Colorado Springs
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Jury Information for Colorado
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By county, by district, also find jury commissioners, as well as FAQ's.
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KIDS COUNT Data Book
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Provides information and data trends on the conditions of children and families in the United States.
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Kids.gov
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Government and other websites grouped by subject. Don't be turned off by the word "kids". There are great Federal resources and web sites for America's teens, as well.
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Kraemer Library Government Documents Guide
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Las retiradas del mercado de productos de consumo peligrosos - información en español
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Spanish-language information from Recalls.gov.
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Legislative Process: How a Senate Bill Becomes a Law
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Flowchart, with explanations, from the U.S. Senate.
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Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Webcasts
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Subjects cover biography, education, government, religion, science, etc.
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Lifeline Across America
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Provides information and resources regarding the Lifeline and Link-Up programs, which provide discounts to low-income consumers for telephone installation and monthly bills.
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Los sitios web federales en español
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Federal Websites in Spanish.
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Manitou Springs Government
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Find the municipal code, city council information, departments, projects & initiatives, audits, and more.
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Medicaid Resource Book
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Who/what is covered and how it's financed and/or administered.
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Medicare
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Official U.S. Government site.
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Medicare (Español / Spanish)
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Official U.S. Government site.
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Medicare and Medicaid at 40
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History, timelines, statistics for the first 40 years.
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Medicare Interactive Counselor
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This offers information and advice about Medicare. Also offers state-specific information by selecting your state from the drop-down menu at the top of the website.
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Municipal Codes
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From Municode.com.
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NASA
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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National Academies Press Online Books
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All PDF titles are now available for free download. Topics cover a wide range of subjects, including biographies, sciences, computers & information technology, education, food & nutrition, health & medicine, and much more! Click on a title to see if it is available for a free download, also includes research tools, online videos, podcasts, etc.
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National Consumer Protection Week
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Also find great resources from federal and state government and nonprofit organizations, sign up for blog updates on a number of topics from banking and investing to business resources.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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National Invasive Species Information Center
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"Gateway to invasive species information; covering Federal, State, local, and international sources."
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National Park Service
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Information on national parks and monuments. Find a park by name, location, activity, or topic. Also features excellent historical information regarding the parks. Finally, explore the photos and multimedia section to view extensive photo galleries, podcasts & videos, virtual tours, webcams, and more.
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National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
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Find information about this federally assisted program that provides low-cost or free lunches to students. Includes application information, eligibility, and more.
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National Vital Statistics System
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From the CDC, provides statistics on births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and fetal deaths.
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National Weather Service
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Forecasts, weather maps, radar, warnings, etc.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service
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Network of Care for Service Members, Veterans & Their Families
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From the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments. Find services from a wide array of federal, state, and local services, read articles, interactive tools, social networking, get help with assistive devices, and much more.
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North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
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Find the codes that identify the industries in which you, your competitors, and your vendors operate.
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Online Congressional Directory
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Find and contact your Congress members.
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OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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From the U.S. Department of Labor. Provides information on filing a complaint, worker's rights & responsibilities, problems in the workplace, and more.
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Our Flag
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Provides information on the history of the flag, practices, observances, holidays, flying, folding, and caring for flags.
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Palmer Lake, Colorado - Town Website
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Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging
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Legal, insurance, meals, transportation, and in-house services.
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Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG)
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Pikes Peak region Network of Care for Seniors & People with Disabilities
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Find local services by topic or keyword.
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Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
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Permit information, find plans, homeowner information, address requests, floodplain information, and information on the Waldo Canyon Fire (cleansing process, reconstruction, contractors).
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Popular Social Security Services
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Applying for benefits, information for beneficiaries, death of a beneficiary, information for workers, Social Security cards, and how to contact Social Security.
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Presidential Libraries
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Primary Documents in American History
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From the Library of Congress; includes documents from 1763-1877.
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Privacy of User Records
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From the Colorado State Library, discusses Colorado Statute 24-90-119 - privacy of library user records.
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Product Recalls
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From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States
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Covers 1995-2009.
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Quick Guide to Colorado Legislative Information
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Quick Guide to Colorado State Government Statistical Information
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Recalls.gov
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"Your Online Source for Government Recalls."
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Recovery.gov
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Explains the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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Regulations.gov
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Find, review, and comment on federal regulations.
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Rulers.org
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Provides lists of heads of state and heads of government of all countries and territories, both current and historical (going back to roughly the 1700s).
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SafeUSA
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From the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - includes safety information for the workplace, home, school, community, etc.
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School District Comparisons
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2000 Census National School District Demographics.
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Science.gov
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Authoritative science information from U.S. Government agencies.
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Secretary of State's Kids Page
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Learn about the Secretary of State as well as general Colorado history, geography, fun facts, and more.
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Servicio de Ciudadania e Inmigracion de Estados Unidos
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U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services in Spanish.
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Small Business Administration
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Designed for new and existing businesses. Sample business plans, fiancing, formation, marketing and more.
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Smithsonian Images
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Images from current exhibits, events, and historic collections at the Smithsonian. Photos cover subjects such as air & space, American history, animals, gems & minerals, marine life, military history, nature, the Presidency, etc.
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Social Security Administration
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Official U.S. Government site. Get or replace a social security card, apply online for retirement, disability, or Medicare benefits, get your Social Security Statement online, estimate your retirement benefits, and much more.
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State and Local Information on the Net
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Directory of state, county, and city websites.
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State Economic Stimulus Plans
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From the National Conference of State Legislatures - currently contains 18 state stimulus plan details.
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State Elected Officials
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From Congress.org, find your state representative by zip code, last name, or address.
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State of the States 2013
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From Stateline, includes statistics, trends, and issues in state government.
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State Statutes: Topical Index
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From Cornell's Legal Information Institute.
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Stateline.org
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Information, news, and resources on state governments and issues that affect all 50 states.
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StateMaster
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This unique statistical database allows you to research and compare a multitude of different data on US states. StateMaster goes beyond the numbers to provide you with visual charts, maps, flags, and graphs, as well as state profiles.
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Structure of Colorado Government
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From the Colorado Law Project at the University of Denver.
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Supreme Court Justices
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Search chronologically or by name.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Official site.
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Teller County, Colorado website
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Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet
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Database of bills, resolutions, committee reports, treaties and more from the Library of Congress; also includes current congressional activity.
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Toxins Release Inventory
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Find information about toxic release inventory chemical releases in your neighborhood.
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Tutt Library Government Documents
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U.S. Census Bureau
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Online access to all of the data collected by the Census Bureau.
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U.S. Census Bureau - State & County Quick Facts
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State and County Quick Facts (people, business, geography).
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - USCIS
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Formerly Immigration & Naturalization Service - INS.
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U.S. Department of Commerce
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Economic growth, jobs, international trade, trade, technology, entrepreneurship, economic development, environmental stewardship and statistical research and analysis.
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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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U.S. Government Export Portal
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U.S. Government Photos and Images
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Photos and images sorted into the following topics: defense and international relations, environment, energy, and agriculture, general government, health and nutrition, history, arts & culture, money and taxes, public safety and law, and science and technology.
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U.S. Government Telephone and E-mail Directories
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U.S. House of Representatives Homepage
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Includes search function to find your representative.
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U.S. Postal Inspection Service
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Provides information on mail fraud, scheme alerts, consumer awareness tips, and more.
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
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Includes investor information.
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United Nations
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United States Visa Information
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Information on obtaining a visa to visit, study, work, or immigrate to the United States. From the U.S. Dept. of State.
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US Forest Service
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USA Services - Federal Citizen Information Center
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Portal to many government agencies and programs for starting or expanding a business, as well as job information.
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USA.gov
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Browse government by topic.
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USA.gov for Seniors
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News, health, education, travel, employment, retirement.
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USA.gov Forms
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Includes links to specific forms such as tax forms, FAFSA, and the W-2, as well as forms for citizens & the public such as citizenship & immigration, patent & trademark, and social security forms, and more.
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Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates & Diplomatic Missions
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Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants
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Where to Write for Vital Records - Colorado
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White House
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Official website for the White House.
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White House Briefing Room
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World Factbook
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From the CIA - maps, government, economy, statistics, ethnicity, population, etc.
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World Leaders - CIA
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Online directory of Chiefs of Staff and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments by the CIA.
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Worldwide Governments on the WWW
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Legislative, executive, judicial, political parties, etc.
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