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War on Terror – 9-11 and Beyond
From the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, to the defeat of the Taliban, the ongoing struggle to eradicate al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden, and the threat of Iraq’s Saddam Hussein, what you need to know about the War on Terrorism.

Agencies Web Sites
Indexes to the Web sites of hundreds of federal government agencies, bureaus, and offices including the President's Cabinet agencies. Broken out by government branch and alphabetically.

Auctions/Surplus
Where to buy and bid on seized and surplus government property. You name it, they got it. Yes, you can get save some money.

Best of the Government Printing Office
The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) serves as the public source of virtually all printed and electronic publications produced by Congress and the White House, as well as all executive branch departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Here are some of the most useful and popular publications and resources of the U.S. Government Printing Office.

Business and Financial Resources
Resources for businesses large and small with emphasis on the US Small Business Administration. You'll find help for starting and growing your business.

Census & Statistics
Population data from the US Census plus a wide variety of statistical data including crime, health, economy, transportation, output, employment, earnings, and many more.

The US Congress, Laws and Constitution
Resources for learning about and following the actions of the United States Congress.

Constitution of the United States
All about the United States Constitution including the complete text. Find out how the Supreme Court interprets the constitution. Also links for research.

Consumer Resources
Government "Watchdog" agencies protect us from dangerous products and scams and ensure the safety of our food, drugs and medical care.

Contacting elected government officials
Resources for mailing, emailing or calling your government officials.

U.S Court and Judicary System
Resources and features on the Supreme Court. Links to district courts and bankruptcy courts.

Environmental Resources & Natl. Parks
Resources on environmental protection and issues. Also links to the services of the National Parks Service.

Federal Income Tax and the IRS
Help with your taxes. Links to assistance from the IRS and other sources. Also state income tax forms.

Free and Cheap Stuff From the Govt.
Free and inexpensive items and information from the US Government.

Government Forms - Find and Get Them
Find and get the government forms you need. Forms grouped by most requested and by agency.

Government Grants and Contracting
Links and information on government grants and doing business with the U.S. Government.

Government Jobs & Employment
Resources for finding and getting jobs in government. Links to hundreds of federal, state and local job vacancy and information web sites. Also, resources for federal employees.

Gun Control - Laws & Issues
Articles and links on gun control, the Second Amendment, and gun control laws.

How To Do Lots of Government Tasks
How to buy surplus, complain to government, find a job, get grants and many more.

Health and Medical Resources
Links and articles on those government services dedicated to keeping us healthy and safe.

Historic Documents
The Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Emancipation Proclamation, Federalist Papers, Gettysburg Address and many more.

Immigration & Naturalization Resources
Resources for persons immigrating to the United States and seeking American Citizenship.

United States Military Resources
Resources to information on all branches of the U.S. Military and civilian employment.

Money & Finance
From how much money the US owes at the moment to how to get some of it, resources about the dollars and "sense" of government.

Political System Resources
Links and features on the parties and issues of the American political system. Also, information on elections and voting.

The President of the United States
Articles and links to information on the office of President of the United States. Learn about the powers of the president and the history of the men who have held the office.

Public Safety and Law Enforcement
Links and information on all federal law enforement agencies and the U.S. Military. Also, serveal "Most Wanted" lists.

Social Security and Older Americans
Resources for finding out about the services and benefits available from the Social Security Administration. Also, other resources for older Americans.

Technology, Space and Science
Resources from the areas of E-commerce, space and science, health and medicine, and links to the National Laboratories System.

Resources for American Veterans
Resources for the people to whom we owe our freedom -- the United States Veterans.

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