Government

Bureau of Transportation Statistics

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics is a statistical agency that aims to create, manage, and share transportation statistical knowledge. Provides transportation data and statistics and information on the agency's wide range of programs that includes commodity flow survey, economics and finance, freight information, maritime data working group and a lot more. The website also offers books and publications from the agency covering areas of aviation, passenger travel and others. - Bureau of Transportation Statistics

http://www.bts.gov

Central Intelligence Agency

Provides a comprehensive history of the agency's creation, news, careers, library and a kid's page. - Central Intelligence Agency

https://www.cia.gov/

Department of the Treasury

The United States Department of the Treasury is one of the major economic agencies of the US government. You can find out about the department's efforts to combat illegal financial activity and regulate financial markets. The Treasury website also has information on US coins and currency. - Department of the Treasury

http://www.treas.gov/

Economic Development Administration

The Economic Development Administration is a service provided by the United States Department of Commerce. The administration is a government service that seeks to create and foster job opportunities across the US with grants. You can also access the administration's annual reports here. - Economic Development Administration

http://www.eda.gov/

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Features local FBI offices, forensic information, quick facts, information technology, news and resources for law enforcement personnel, communities and researchers. - Federal Bureau of Investigation

http://www.fbi.gov/

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Includes general information, news, inmate locator, prison facilities information and policy/forms. Contains information on various inmate services and programs presented by the bureau including education, designations, sentence computation and medical care. - Federal Bureau of Prisons

http://www.bop.gov

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an agency of the American government that regulates communications. The website has a large section for consumers and makes it easy to file a complaint about FCC's areas of responsibility such as cellular phones, radio and broadcasting. The website is also available in Spanish. - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

http://www.fcc.gov

Fedstats

Presents links to any and every sort of statistics produced by the United States government, which makes it possible to search by topic, geographic area, agency and more. - Fedstats

http://www.fedstats.gov/

Government Executive

Government Executive is a publication dedicated to those who work in executive and management capacity in government. The publication covers all the major areas of government executive work including the special areas of defense and homeland security. The site also has articles on how technology changes the way that government executives do business. - Government Executive

http://www.govexec.com/

Government Printing Office

This is the office of the United States' Federal government that is in charge of all printing of official documents and the preservation thereof. Find out about the agency, how to find Federal government information online, services available, how to get a contract with the GPO and more. - Government Printing Office

http://www.gpo.gov/

GPO Access

The GPO Access website is a great website to visit if you are looking for official information about the United States. You can buy official publications from the US government here. The website also provides access to the federal register and the Code of Federal Regulations as well. This website also has a section that explains, in simple terms, how the federal government works. - GPO Access

http://www.gpoaccess.gov

House Committee on Agriculture

The House Committee on Agriculture is a standing committee in the US House of Representatives interested in agricultural issues. You can read the committee's publications and the legislation it is studying here. One can also read the testimony of those who have spoken to the committee. - House Committee on Agriculture

http://agriculture.house.gov

Internal Revenue Service

Official website of the Internal Revenue Service, the US federal government agency that provides taxpayer with quality service and enforces the internal revenue laws. This website provides relevant tax statistics and information for individuals, businesses, charities and other non-profits, government entities, tax professionals as well as for the retirement plans community and tax exempt bond community. This website also provides a copy of the department's most requested forms and publications. - Internal Revenue Service

http://www.irs.gov

Marines

Serves as a recruitment site for the United States Marine Corps. Included here is an overview of the Corps, its culture, eligibility requirements, and training program. Other areas of the site discuss winning battles, and the various roles that are needed in the Corps, as well as the role that military service can play in producing quality citizens. - Marines

http://www.marines.com/

MuniNetGuide

Online guide and directory to municipal-related content. Includes municipal bond calendar, conference guide, demographics, municipal bonds, and a database of state and local government organizations. - MuniNetGuide

http://www.muninetguide.com

National Association of Development Organizations

Assists regional areas with local governance and business. Find legislative affairs, publications and conferences as well as a research foundation. - National Association of Development Organizations

http://www.nado.org/

National Conference of State Legislatures

Bi-partisan organization serving legislators and staffs of all fifty states, its commonwealths and territories, providing research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on state issues. Its site offers details about the legislatures, state and federal issues, and a guide to the services that it provides. - National Conference of State Legislatures

http://www.ncsl.org/

National Security Agency

Major security agencies, concerned with safeguarding the United States features academia, business, research, public information and cryptologic history. - National Security Agency

http://www.nsa.gov/

Open Secrets

The Open Secrets is a non-partisan organization that aims to show the influence of money on public policy and US elections. The website also has coverage on the influence of 527 Committees, members of Congress and Presidential candidates. The website also provides a great "Get Local" tool where you can see how political representatives from your area are affected by money. - Open Secrets

http://www.opensecrets.org

Political Money Line

Money and politics tracking site. Follow Federal campaign finance, Federal lobbying and Federal legislation in one spot. - Political Money Line

http://www.politicalmoneyline.com/

Securities and Exchange Commission

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission is a government agency that regulates the financial industry. If you need to know about the laws and regulations that govern financial actions in the US, this is a good site to visit. Investors can also find complaints here. - Securities and Exchange Commission

http://www.sec.gov

Senate.gov

The official website of the United States Senate is a major part of the US government concerned with legislation and other matters. Access historical information on the Senate's history and the Senate's current members. The website also has details on legislation currently being considered by the Senate. - Senate.gov

http://www.senate.gov/

Thomas.loc.gov

The THOMAS system of the Library of Congress provides access to American federal registration and other legislative data. You can search for text in bills currently being considered by Congress. The website also has educational resources about the Supreme Court and the legislative process. - Thomas.loc.gov

http://thomas.loc.gov/

Transportation Security Administration

The Transportation Security Administration is an agency of the US government concerned with monitoring and improving transport security. Travelers can find information on how to stay safe while in transit. You can also find reports of the administration's activities here. - Transportation Security Administration

http://www.tsa.gov/

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Official US government service on customs and border protection. Provides access to customs forms and electronic travel authorization services for Visa Waiver Program countries. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection

http://www.cbp.gov

U.S. Department of Treasury

The executive department and treasury of the United States federal government that formulates policies with regards to the economic, fiscal and tax sector of the government. It also enforces law and manufactures coins and currency. The website also features the latest news about the economy, the department's fight against illicit finance, the move of the financial markets, current state of international economy and tax related news. - U.S. Department of Treasury

http://www.ustreas.gov

U.S. Government's Official Portal

The US Government's Official Portal for all government transactions, services, and information. It provides direct online access to all things federal. - U.S. Government's Official Portal

http://www.usa.gov/

United States Bureau of Economic Analysis

The United States Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is a government organization that collects data on the economic life of America. You can learn about GDP by state, personal income, corporate profits and the US balance of payments here. The website also provides interactive data tables. - United States Bureau of Economic Analysis

http://www.bea.gov

United States Customs and Border Protection

Organization that protects and secures America's borders. Read information about package goods going into the US, and learn about career opportunities in border patrol. - United States Customs and Border Protection

http://www.cbp.gov/

United States Department of Defense

The mission of the DOD is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of the United States of America and its interests. Site features news, photos, press resources and leaders. - United States Department of Defense

http://www.defenselink.mil/

United States Department of State

The United States Department of State represents the international interests of America and cares for Americans traveling abroad. You can find up to date travel reports on many countries here; these notes can help you decide whether or not to travel to a specific place. The website also has the speeches of the Secretary of State. - United States Department of State

http://www.state.gov/

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an agency of the US government that promotes equitable employment practices. The website has information on the laws enforced by the Commission. You can also file a charge of discrimination here if you think you have been wronged. - United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

http://www.eeoc.gov/

United States Marshals Service

Furnishes access to local district offices and services of the law enforcement arm of the U.S. federal courts. Includes agency fact sheets, updates and additions on the most wanted fugitive list, and information on other programs. - United States Marshals Service

http://www.usmarshals.gov

United States Postal Service

The United States Postal Service (USPS) helps you send mail and packages all around the United States and the world. You can use the site to track a package or find a post office near you. The site also has information on the latest stamps, something sure to be of interest to stamp collectors. - United States Postal Service

http://www.usps.com

United States Social Security Administration

The official website of the United States Social Security Administration is the best place to find out about social security benefits. You can also request a social security card here and apply for retirement and disability benefits. You can also report social security fraud here. - United States Social Security Administration

http://www.ssa.gov

US Department of Agriculture

The government agency in charge of farms, crops, food and nutrition, and marketing and trade in those areas maintains this site which shares with the world details about mad cow disease and other food-borne illnesses, and rural assistance available through its various programs. - US Department of Agriculture

http://www.usda.gov/

US House of Representatives

The US House of Representatives is a key part of the American government. You can access US laws and find out which bills are currently being considered by the House. You can also find out how to contact your Congressional representative from this website. - US House of Representatives

http://www.house.gov/

US POlitics' Guide

This website is a great place to learn about what's new in American politics. The website also makes it easy to access major American speeches from figures such as Sarah Palin, John McCain, Barack Obama, Hilary Clinton, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton. You can also find forums where you can discuss politics with others interested in US politics. The website also has a section on US political humor. - US POlitics' Guide

http://www.uspoliticsguide.com

White House

The White House website provides information on the activities of the U.S. President and the federal government more generally. The website also provides access to the President's Executive Orders as well. The website also has information on Presidential nominations as well. - White House

http://www.whitehouse.gov