Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports:
Non-Partisan Analysis
- CRS Reports via HeinOnlineHeinOnline, a database known for legal and government resources, also contains the CRS Reports, however, the interface is less user-friendly.
Federal Register:
Primary Source of Government Information
- Federal RegisterOfficial website of the Office of the Federal Register. The site provides access to documents back to 1994, and a link is provided to each new daily issue.
- "Federal Register 101"This 3 page PDF document provides an overview of the history of the federal government's official newspaper.
- The Federal Register via the database Business Source CompleteFull text of the Federal Register, 10/18/2010 to present.
- The Federal Register via HeinOnline"The Federal Register is updated on a daily basis. Its coverage is comprehensive and begins from inception (1936). Also includes the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) from inception (1938), Official US Bulletin (1917-1919), United States Government Manual from inception (1935), Daily and Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents from inception (1965). "
Public Policy Debate & Analysis
- Policy File Index This link opens in a new windowFind information on both sides of a public policy debate. Search and access reports from over 300 active think tanks, research organizations, and advocacy groups.
Westlaw Campus Research
- Westlaw Campus Research This link opens in a new windowSelect Regulations to search or browse the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and state regulatory codes.
CQ Researcher:
Non-Partisan Background Information
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowCQ Researcher is known for providing balanced and thorough coverage of thorny topics in the social sciences, which are frequent candidates for regulation.