Robert F. Kennedy Library | Government Documents

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Robert F. Kennedy Library | Government Documents


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These titles are vital sources of information that support the public's right to know about the workings and essential activities of the federal government. This list is subject to change.


    • Provides detailed, public descriptions of Federal assistance listings available to State and local
      governments (including the District of Columbia); Federally recognized Indian tribal
      governments, Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public,
      and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups, and
      individuals.


    • Presents educational content for the public on the workings of the U.S. Government and U.S.
      history, with a focus on civics.


    • Contains the budget message of the President, information about the President's budget proposals for a given fiscal year, and other budgetary publications issued throughout the fiscal year.


    • A finding tool for publications from all three branches of the U.S. government. Updated daily, it
      contains descriptive records for current and historical publications and provides direct links to
      those online.


    • The annual edition of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by
      departments and agencies of the U.S. Government.


    • The official publications of materials released by the White House Press Secretary.


    • Provides information about legislative activities, publications, and other related materials for
      members of Congress and the public.


    • The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress, published daily when Congress is in session.


    • Also known as the Constitution Annotated, it is the legal analysis and interpretation of the United States Constitution based primarily on Supreme Court cases.


    • Published monthly by the Council of Economic Advisors for the Joint Economic Committee,
      provides economic information on GDP, income, employment, production, business activity,
      prices, money, credit, security markets, Federal finance, and international statistics.


    • An annual report which gives an overview of the nation’s economic progress using text and extensive data appendices.


    • A source for population, economic, housing, and geographic information and data about the
      United States, Puerto Rico, and the Island areas.


    • The daily publication of the rules, proposed rules, and notices of the Federal agencies and organizations along with executive orders.


    • The daily publication of the rules, proposed rules, and notices of the Federal agencies and organizations along with executive orders.


    • A resource for occupational and career information, providing profiles on a majority of jobs in
      the United States. Profiles describe the work environment, education and training needed, a ten year outlook, and median pay for workers.


    • The official publication of the President’s addresses, writings, and remarks.


    • The official publication of the President’s addresses, writings, and remarks.


    • Resource for the most common questions about Social Security.


    • The codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States,
      divided by broad subjects into 53 titles.


    • The official handbook of the U.S. Government, providing information on the agencies from all
      three branches, quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States
      participates, boards, commissions, and committees.


    • Contains the final version of the opinions of the Supreme Court of the United States.


    • The United States Statutes at Large containing the permanent laws – public and private – that were enacted during each session of Congress.

    • The United States Statutes at Large containing the permanent laws – public and private – that were enacted during each session of Congress.