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- Library Catalog This link opens in a new windowSearch our library catalog (aka OneSearch) for all types of sources. It combines results from many of our databases. (Ex Libris)
- OneSearch This link opens in a new windowUse this discovery tool to search most of the University Libraries' collections, including books, journal articles, newspapers, dissertations, music, and video recordings. (Ex Libris)
Spending in Government
Governmental and non-governmental organization resources tracking federal spending.
- FedSpending.orgEasy to use information regarding the federal contracts and federal assistance dollars spent by Congress.
- USAspending.govFederal website tracking governmental spending by agencies, spending type (direct payments, contracts, etc.) and by state or congressional district.
- Congressional Budget Office (CBO)Provides Congress with analysis on economic and budgetary information for programs in the federal budget, or bills being considered.
- Office of Management & Budget (OMB)The OMB assists the President with developing a budget for the executive branch as well as providing budgetary oversight.
- Budget of the United States Government (Fraser)Complete archive of the annual Budget submitted by the Executive branch for consideration by the Legislative branch, 1923 - current.
- Green Book (US House Committee on Ways & Means)Official government report providing background information, statistics, reports and legislative histories of the major US entitlement programs.
- US Overseas Loans & Grants (Green Book) - USAIDCurrent and historical trends in US foreign aid, including country and agency information.
Money & Politics
Non-profit, non-partisan resources tracking campaign donations & lobbying in the US:
- Campaign Finance Data (Federal Election Commission)See how money is raised and spent in federal elections
- Sunlight FoundationTracks the lack of transparency regarding campaign donations and lobbying influence through investigational reporting and research.
- National Institute on Money in State PoliticsOrganization tracks political donations in all 50 states, providing reports and graphics showing trends within, and across, states.
- Buying Your Vote: ProPublicaSeries on money in elections, PACs, and more from ProPublica, an "independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest."
- CQ Researcher: Campaign Finance (May 6, 2016)CQ Researcher's latest report on the issues surrounding campaign financing in the U.S.
Political Analysis Resources
Resources providing analysis of the political activities of the Executive and Legislative Branches.
- CQ Magazine This link opens in a new windowAccess articles from a magazine that delivers nonpartisan news and analysis on the work of Congress. This database contains content from 1983-present. (Sage)
- National Journal Group's Policy Central This link opens in a new windowAccess in-depth analysis of US politics, government policy, the economy, and campaigns. This database includes publications such as The National Journal, The Hotline, and the Almanac of American Politics. It also includes polls of the public and political insiders. (National Journal Group)
- Political Science Complete This link opens in a new windowSearch for journal articles on topics related to political science, political theory, political behavior, public policy, law, international relations, comparative politics, and non-governmental organizations. (EBSCO)
- CQ Press Library This link opens in a new window
Search all CQ Press databases at once, including CQ Almanac, CQ Researcher Plus Archive, CQ Magazine, Politics in America, and Supreme Court Yearbook. (Sage)
- PAIS Index This link opens in a new windowSearch for journal articles, reports, and grey literature on topics related to the world's public affairs, public and social policies, international relations, and world politics. "PAIS" stands for "Public Affairs Information Service," and the content dates from the early 1900s-present. (ProQuest)
- Pew Research CenterGenerates polls, reports & statistics covering global attitudes, politics, religion and social trends
News Resources
Resources providing news and analysis of the daily activities of the US politicians and government.
- Washington PostMost detailed national newspaper for federal politics and government activities.
- The HillA congressional newspaper that publishes daily when Congress is in session, with a special focus on business and lobbying, political campaigns and goings on on Capitol Hill
- Roll CallProvides coverage of the people, politics, process and policy on Capitol Hill
- CQ Magazine This link opens in a new windowAccess articles from a magazine that delivers nonpartisan news and analysis on the work of Congress. This database contains content from 1983-present. (Sage)
- National Journal Group's Policy Central This link opens in a new windowAccess in-depth analysis of US politics, government policy, the economy, and campaigns. This database includes publications such as The National Journal, The Hotline, and the Almanac of American Politics. It also includes polls of the public and political insiders. (National Journal Group)
Social Sciences & Humanities Librarian
Carol Wittig
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