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Almanac of Policy Issues
Background information, archived documents, and links on major U.S. public policy issues. Presents all sides of an issue in journalistic format.

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Non partisan research institute which works at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low and moderate income families and individuals.

Chief Financial Officer's Council
Organization of the CFOs and Deputy CFOs of the largest Federal agencies, senior officials of the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of the Treasury who work collaboratively to improve financial management in the U.S. Government

Congressional Research Services (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs

From the U. S. State Department

FedWorld.gov
Gateway to federal government agency information.

Governing 2005 Sourcebook
Links to home pages of states, legislatures, major cities and counties, government-related national associations and research organizations. Includes topical links to issues such as development/land use, environment/waste management, public education, public safety.

National Academy of Public Administration
I ndependent, non-partisan organization chartered by Congress to assist federal, state, and local governments in improving their effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.

National Association of Counties
One of the most complete directories to local government information for county government officials and researchers.

National Center for Policy Analysis
Non-partisan public policy research organization. Contains many links to public policy issues from a variety of viewpoints.

Public Agenda Online
R esearch organization that provides non-partisan reporting on public opinion and public policy issues.

State and Local Government on the Net
Links to of state agencies and city and county governments in the U. S.

Stateline.org
Independent element of the Pew Research Center, it publishes weekly news articles and research reports on all state governments and public policy issues.