Senior Civics:  Public Policy Research

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Passwords for databases when used from home.

You will receive 10 free articles per month before you are asked for subscription information. If you run out of free articles, email Ms. Urrutia : currutia@nsd.org with the article link, and I will get access for you. 

You will receive 20 free articles per month before you are asked for subscription information. If you run out of free articles, email Ms. Urrutia : currutia@nsd.org with the article link, and I will get access for you. 

Vote Smart provides easy access to Congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue.

Created to be the central repository of information about Congress.  This site contains the Congressional Record, and all bill introduced in Congress.  Also available is the voting record of each member of Congress, and other information.  All databases are searchable using key words or bill numbers.  

Official sites of the House of Reps and Senate. 

"The Source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955."

From nationalpriorities.com

Congressional bills, The Congressional Record Index and the full text of the Congressional Record, the History of Bills, the full text of public laws, the Congressional Directory, House and Senate calendars, and a wide range of other databases are available. 

Political Party Websites  for Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians

Excellent source of information about federal agencies, Congress, and important policy issues.

Provides background information on a variety of issues that might translate into an idea for a bill.