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Government & Legislation


Here are just a few of the Government Documents about government & legislation that are available at the library. Documents that are available electronically can be viewed through the catalog.  Ask a librarian if you need assistance.

United States Code - the codification of the general and permanent laws of the United States, and is updated in print format every six years. The U.S. Code is shelved with the Reference books. R348.7323

The Code of Federal Regulations - the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the Executive Department and agencies of the Federal Government. AE 2.106/3:

The Public Papers of the Presidents series was begun in 1957 in response to a recommendation of the National Historical Publications Commission. Noting the lack of uniform compilations of messages and papers of the Presidents before this time, the Commission recommended the establishment of an official series in which Presidential writings, addresses, and remarks of a public nature could be made available. The Public Papers of the Presidents is shelved with the Reference books. R 353.03 Un3

The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents is published every Monday by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration and contains statements, messages, and other Presidential materials released by the White House during the preceding week. AE 2.109:

The United States Government Manual is the official handbook of the Federal Government. It provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. The Manual also includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions and committees. the Government Manual is shelved with the Reference books. R 353 Un3

United States Reports - Cases Adjudged in the Supreme Court (bound). Ju 6.8:

Individual Slip Opinions. - All the Court's opinions as announced from the bench. Opinions are bound into the United States reports. Ju 6.8/b: ( SLIP OPINIONS NOW AVAILABLE ONLY ONLINE)

The Economic Report of the President is transmitted to Congress no later than ten days after the submission of the budget. The Report includes: 1) current and foreseeable trends and annual numerical goals concerning topics such as employment, unemployment, production, real income and Federal budget outlays; 2) employment objectives for significant groups of the labor force; 3) annual numeric goals and; 4) a program for carrying out program objectives. PR 43.9:yr

The Congressional Record - the official daily digest of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. X1.1/A