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The general and permanent laws of the United States, consolidated and codified by subject.
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Offers searchable bill text, public laws by law number, House and Senate roll call votes, a searchable Congressional Record, and much more information on the legislative branch of U.S. Government.
Approaches complex topics from a variety of perspectives and examines the impact of policy alternatives.
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Millions of legal opinions from federal and state courts, sponsored by the Free Law Project. Search by name, topic, or citation; listen to oral arguments.
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The new Census Bureau data tool from CEDSCI, replacing American Factfinder which will be retired in June 2020 (along with DataFerrett). Other legacy Census Bureau data tools will remain operational.
Contains financial and nonfinancial assistance programs administered by departments and establishments of the Federal government. Assistance includes but is not limited to grants, loans, loan guarantees, scholarships, mortgage loans, and insurance. System for Award Management (SAM.gov) provides detailed descriptions of federal assistance listings available to State and local governments, other groups, and individuals. Once you identify a federal assistance listing that you’re interested in, you can go to Grants.gov or follow up with the specific agency.
Estimates are calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in Knoxville.
A multimedia archive of the United States Supreme Court’s audio since the installation of a recording system in October 1955. (pronounced oh-yay)
The U.S. State Department provides information on travel and business overseas, current conditions in foreign countries, and working abroad.
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The U.S. government's official Web portal offers popular topics and services and live chat.
Investigate federal government spending by geography, by agency, by keyword search, and more.