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Government Information

Federal Government Basics

Understanding how the government works can help you determine where to look for government information. Check out the links list below to learn more about how the U.S. Federal Government works. 

Government Information Sources

Most government information is published online. If you are using an Internet search engine to find government iformation, be sure to check that you're looking at a legitimate resource. Keep in mind that Federal government websites typically (but not exclusively) have addresses that end in .govHere are a few places to get started.

U.S. Government Databases

Technical Reports

Economic Documents