Government "Think Tanks"
- Government Accountability Office - GAOThe GAO is the investigative arm of the US Congress, developing reports for Congress on the effectiveness, accountability and efficiency of the government.
- Congressional Research Service Reports on Congress.govNewest CRS reports are published on Congress.gov. Comprehensive since 2018, with some earlier reports.
- Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowAccess CRS reports from 2004-present. (Please note the menu in the database itself does not accurately list the years we have purchased.) These reports were established within the Library of Congress to provide members, committees, and congressional staff with nonpartisan, objective research and analysis on all public policy issues. (ProQuest)
- CRSReports.comFor more info on CRSReports.com, see http://freegovinfo.info/node/10673
Presidential Speeches & Documents
The President and members of their administration make speeches and documents describing policy decisions and executive activities.
- Inaugural Addresses (1789 - current)Transcripts and videos (when available) of all presidential inauguration speeches.
- State of the Union Addresses (1790 - current)Transcripts and some audio of the annual speeches given to Congress on the state of the government and US policies.
- Public Papers of the President (print)Boatwright and Muse Law Library's print holdings of this title.
- Public Papers of the Presidents (1929 - 2000)Find texts of speeches and documents of the Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, H. W. Bush and Clinton Administrations.
- Presidential News Conferences (1929 - current)Transcripts of Presidential News Conferences included in the Public Papers of the President.
- Weekly Radio Addresses (1982 - current)Transcripts of weekly radio addresses from President Reagan to the most recent addresses by President Obama.
Executive Agency Websites
U.S. Federal Agency Websites:
- A-Z Index of U.S. (Federal) Government Departments and AgenciesFind contact information for U.S. federal government departments and agencies including websites, emails, phone numbers, addresses, and more.
Virginia Agency Websites:
- Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)(VDACS) promotes the economic growth and development of Virginia agriculture, provides consumer protection and encourages environmental stewardship.
- Virginia Department of Environmental QualityThe Department of Environmental Quality protects and enhances Virginia’s environment, and promotes the health and well being of the citizens of the Commonwealth.
- Virginia Department of Game and Inland FisheriesDGIF is responsible for the management of inland fisheries, wildlife, and recreational boating for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Rules & Regulations
U.S. Federal Regulations:
- Code of Federal Regulations (HeinOnline)The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) annual edition is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation.
- Federal Register (HeinOnline)The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
Virginia State Regulations:
- Virginia Administrative CodeThe Virginia Administrative Code contains the permanent regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Regulations have the force of law and are written and administered by state agencies as authorized by the General Assembly.
