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GENERAL
CIA World Factbook
Background information on every country in the world: geography, people, government, economy, communications, military and transportation. Maps and flags are included.
Core Documents of U.S. Democracy
Quick access point to basic federal government documents that define our democracy.
FedWorld
Comprehensive guide to governmental resources on the Web.
Federal Citizen Information Center
Information on everyday consumer issues from cars to housing to travel.
Google U.S. Government Search
Search across U.S. government information single location; U.S. federal, state and local government websites or the entire Web -- from the same search box.
Information USA
Authoritative resource from the U.S. Department of State for "information about American society, political processes, Official U.S. policies and culture."
POTUS: Presidents of the United States
Background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and points of interest on each of the presidents. Includes links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites.
State Department Travel Warnings
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Variety of statistics including population, government, economics, education and transportation.
United Nations
The official site of the United Nations.
USA.gov
Quick and east access to federal government information and services.
United States Supreme Court
Contains the full text of U.S. Supreme Court decisions from 2001 to 2003, in PDF format, as well as historical information about the Court and Justices.
The White House
Official Web site for the executive branch of the U.S. government.
CONGRESS
Fast Facts for Congress
Highlights from Census Bureau sources of economic and demographic data for the U.S., states, counties and congressional districts.
THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet
Full text and legislative history of recent bills, public laws, and House and Senate committee reports, plus text of the Congressional Record and the Congressional Index.
United States House of Representatives
Provides links to members' Web pages, House committees, roll call votes and recent legislative activities.
United States Senate
Provides links to member's Web pages, Senate committees, roll call votes and recent legislative activities.
ENVIRONMENT
Environmental Protection Agency
Use the search box or browse button to find documents on acid rain, coral reefs, global warming, wetlands, and other ecological topics. Includes pending legislation and links to non-EPA sites.
EPA: Green Communities
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
A guide to grants, loans and other forms of assistance available from federal agencies.
Federal Judiciary
Fed Stats
Central locator for statistics collected by over 100 US. federal agencies.
Internal Revenue Service
Tax do's and don'ts. Downloadable federal tax forms.
The Oyez Project
This multimedia site lets you hear the oral arguments (or view the
transcripts) of major cases presented before the Supreme Court. It
also includes summaries of cases, biographies of the justices,
information on the current docket, and a virtual tour of the Supreme
Court building.
Ready.gov
Information from the federal govenrment on how to prepare for terrorist attacks.
Standard Industrial Classification Search
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA site which allows you to look up SIC codes.
U.S. Census Bureau
Clearinghouse for population figures, economic indicators, and demographic information.
U.S. Department of Education
United States Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Government Printing Office Access
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. Postal Service Zip Code Look-Up
Find zip-plus-four codes by address, city, or office location.
HEALTH
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Good site for in-depth statistical information on diseases and especially for tracking communicable diseases.
JOBS & OCCUPATIONS
Occupational Outlook Handbook
U.S. Department of Labor site which describes what workers do, working conditions, training and education requirements, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
O*Net Online Occupational Information Network
A comprehensive database of worker attributes and job characteristics which has replaced the the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, formerly published by the U.S. Department of Labor. O*Net tools include career exploration information and occupational titles with their definitions and numeric codes.
PA Commonwealth Workforce Development System
Pennsylvania's one-stop online resource for job seekers.
PA (STATE & LOCAL)
Bethlehem, PA Online
Bethlehem Township, PA
City of Bethlehem
Official Web site of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
City of Easton
Official Web site of Easton, Pennsylvania.
Monroe County Area Web Sites
Monroe County Control Center: Purchase Maps
High-quality digital and printed maps of Monroe County.
Northampton County Online
PA PowerPort (State Homepage)
Pennsylvania General Assembly
Pennsylvania Manual
Welcome to Monroe County
Official site. Includes history, elections, officials, departments and contact details.
