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National Trade DataBankNational Trade DataBank (via Stat-USA)

Readers' Guide Retrospective

Stat-USAStat-USA

USA Trade OnlineUSA Trade Online (via Stat-USA)

In the News

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: http://www.medicare.gov/pdphome.asp

Explains the new prescription drug coverage that takes effect on Jan 1, 2006.
Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services: http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/ads/

Find the schedule of local forums where seniors can learn about the new prescription coverage.

International

Constitutions of the World: http://www.findlaw.com/01topics/06constitutional/03forconst/

Brings together the constitutions of over 100 nations.
Foreign Consular Offices in the United States: http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/

A complete & official listing of the foreign consular offices in the U.S. and recognized consular officers.
International Agencies: http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/intl.html

A comprehensive listing of international governmental and nongovernmental agencies.
Nationmaster: http://www.nationmaster.com/

Presents statistical information about nations in formats that allow easy comparisons on a variety of topics. The data is derived from the CIA World Factbook and other sources.
Official Documents of the United Nations: http://documents.un.org/welcome.asp?language=E

The Official Document Search contains all official UN documents since 1993 and all resolutions of the General Assembly and other councils since 1946.

Federal

Google Unclesam: http://www.google.com/unclesam

Google Unclesam is one of the best tools for finding government Web sites.
Agency Index: http://www.washlaw.edu/doclaw/executive5m.html

Provides links to the most commonly requested federal agencies and their publications, forms, and opinions.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/

Provides economic data, consumer price indexes, producer price indexes and unemployment statistics.
Census Bureau: http://www.census.gov/

Search for census data on local areas by place names & zip codes as well as other statistics.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service: http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm

This sites lists most forms related to immigration and citizenship as well as the laws, regulations, and administrative decisions governing immigration.
Congress Votes Database: http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/

This site lets you browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991. Browse by congress or by member.
Congressional Research Service Reports: http://digital.library.unt.edu/govdocs/crs/index.tkl

Online text of reports since 1990. The reports prepared for Congress cover the environment, health, science and technology, economic policy, education, and more.
Copyright Office: http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/

Copyright basics, circulars, registration information, & text of copyright law (Title 17).
Core Documents of U.S. Democracy: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/coredocs.html

By :A selection of current and historical documents which are foundations of our democratic form of government.
Federal Government Resources: http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/federalnew.html

Includes links to agencies, historical documents, grants, laws and many other resources.
Federal Consumer Information Center: http://www.info.gov/

Includes the Federal Information Center, Federal Directory, Federal Yellow Pages, federal employee information, state and local government links, and international organizations.
FedForms.gov: http://www.forms.gov

A "one stop" site to find forms from many federal agencies and bureaus.
FEDSTATS: http://www.fedstats.gov/

A source for statistics from 70 federal agencies using easy to search Internet technology such as an A to Z index with 275 categories and keyword search capability.
FedWorld Information Network: http://www.fedworld.gov/

An NTIS interface to documents available from NTIS and other U. S. government agencies.
FirstGov: http://www.first.gov/

This is a Yahoo-like site that organizes government information by topic rather than agency. It includes a search engine, too.
GPO Access: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/

The U.S. Code, Federal Register, Congressional Record, Congressional Bills and other Federal Government information are available online via GPO ccess, a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office.
NAICS: http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html

The North American Industry Classification System provides common industry definitions for Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., replacing each countries' separate classification systems.
National Archives and Records Administration: http://www.nara.gov/

The website of the National Archives and Record Administration (NARA), which attempts to give online access to federal records held in the National Archives. NARA's site gives information about National Archives offices in the U.S.; images of important American documents; historical records of government agencies and an online exhibit hall.
Patent & Trademark Office: http://www.uspto.gov/

Source for basic information about patents and trademarks; link to patent search site; information on how to order copies of patent and trademark registrations, etc.
Report Spam: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/spam/report.html

This Federal Trade Commission make it easy to report spam and file complaints against spam scammers.
Social Security Administration: http://www.ssa.gov

Social Security supplies many forms needed to apply for a card or benefits. Also, it lists the top baby names of the previous year.
Statistical Abstract: http://www.census.gov/stat_abstract/

The Statistical Abstract contains a collection of frequently requested statistics on social, economic, and international subjects including state rankings, state and country profiles and economic indicators. There are over 1400 tables and graphs.
Student.gov: http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/index.jsp

This gateway to government information for students emphasizes planning for college, community service, and career development.
Thomas: Federal Legislative Information on the Internet: http://thomas.loc.gov/

Text of Congressional bills, the Congressional Record , Committee information, and historical documents.
Transportation Research Information Services: http://ntl.bts.gov/tris

Search this databases for thousands of citations to articles and books covering all aspects of transportation.
US Government Manual: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/browse-gm-04.html

The US Government manual is an essential guide to the federal government and the online version is easy to navigate with a handy table of contents. The manual is available in text format that contains links to websites or pdf format that is preferable for printing.
White House Home Page: http://www.whitehouse.gov/

The White House Home Page provides access to information about the White House, the federal government, and current events. It includes the Briefing Room and the Virtual Library.

State

Oregon.gov: http://www.oregon.gov/

Includes access to Oregon government, community, & school pages.
Licenses, Permits and Registrations: http://licenseinfo.oregon.gov/

This is a clearinghouse for information on any type of license or permit issued by the state. Also, lists the licenses that can be applied for or renewed online.
Oregon Insurance Division: http://www.cbs.state.or.us/ins/

The division maintains a database of companies that are authorized to operate in Oregon. Plus, they provide other useful consumer information.
Oregon Building Code Division: http://www.cbs.state.or.us/bcd/

Lists Oregon's adopted codes and the local officials responsible for enforcing them.
State and Local Governments on the Net: http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm

This site is arranged by state and lists state, county, regional and local governments. Also, it lists national and state governmental associations.
States and Their Capitals: http://www.50states.com/

Find the state capital, song, flower, bird, and similar information about every state of the union.
Historical State Constitutions: http://129.2.168.174/Constitution/

The State Constitutions Project is compiling historic constitutions from every state beginning with the seventeenth century.
State Tax Forms: http://www.taxsites.com/state-forms.html

Links to tax forms for all fifty states.
National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators: http://www.unclaimed.org/

Lists contact information for the unclaimed property division for every state and links to searchable databases if available.

Regional

Metro: http://www.metro-region.org/

Regional government of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon: programs, facilities, & officials.

County

Clackamas, County, Oregon: http://www.co.clackamas.or.us/

Find information about starting a business, housing costs, schools, and demographics.
Multnomah County, Oregon: http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/

Multnomah County officials, services, maps; links to pages for businesses & organizations in the county.
Washington County, Oregon: http://www.co.washington.or.us/

Learn about Washington County officials and services. Also, read the county newsletters and find a map of the fair.
About Counties: http://www.naco.org/counties/index.cfm

Includes government officials, codes and ordinances, data, and other informaton related to all the counties in the U.S.
USA Counties in Profile: http://www.stats.indiana.edu/uspr/a/us_profile_frame.html

Presents demographic data and rankings for every county in the U.S.

City

Portland, Oregon: http://www.ci.portland.or.us/

Includes information on the mayor, city council, city bureaus, & employment opportunities.
Bureau of Development Services: http://www.portlandonline.com/bds/

Provides information on codes, permits, zoning, etc. for anyone planning on building or remodeling in Portland.
Fairview, Oregon: http://www.ci.fairview.or.us/

Lists officials, departments, City Council meeting agendas and minutes.
Gresham, Oregon: http://www.ci.gresham.or.us/

Includes city facts & demographics, City Council meeting agendas, and a community calendar of events.
Troutdale, Oregon: http://www.troutdale.info/

Find officials, departments, forms, city code and other information.

Contact Elected Officials

President and members of the Executive Branch: http://www.bluebook.state.or.us/national/official/offiicials.htm

Lists contact information for the President, Vice President, and the cabinet.
Contacting the Congress: http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/

Click on the map of Oregon and get e-mail and snail-mail addresses, telephone numbers and brief biographies of members of the Oregon delegation. Links to the committees they serve on as well.
Governor and other officials: http://www.bluebook.state.or.us/state/executive/executive.htm
Provides biographical and contact information for the governor, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general and others.
Find Your Legislator: http://www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/

Type in an address to find the congressman and state representative and senator.
Oregon Senate: http://www.leg.state.or.us/senate/senateset.htm

Lists the address, telephone number, fax, email, and Web page for each senator. Also, find the committe assignments, district maps, and leadership.
Oregon House: http://www.leg.state.or.us/house/houseset.htm

Look up state representatives by district or by last name. This is a representative finder if someone does not know who there representative is.
Local Elected Officials: http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/dbcs/elections/election_information/list_of_mult_metro.shtml

Lists Multnomah County and Metro elected officials and provides links to the elected officials for each city in the county.

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