Data Sources FirstGov Links to numerous data sources. http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/ Reference_Shelf.shtml#statistics FedStats Stats from over 100 U.S. Fed. Agencies; MapStats (geographical areas info / congressional districts). http://www.fedstats.gov The Bureau of Labor Statistics Stats related to workers, the economy, and society. http://stats.bls.gov/ Latest Federal Government Statistics "Easy access to current federal economic indicators"; including employment and income. http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/fsbr.html The U.S. Census Bureau Census data (Topics: A - Z). For information about people, click on the letter P for "Population." Under the word population, click on "Demographic, Population, and Household Economic Topics." http://www.census.gov/main/www/subjects.html Core Documents of U.S. Democracy "Cornerstone documents" and documents central to understanding each of the three branches of government. Also has links to demographic statistics and economic indicators. http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/locators /coredocs/index.html Return to NSL Government Resources *Compiled by Stacy Dimmick. **Special thanks to Marty Creel, Nancy McCulloch, Daryl Schultz, Dave West, and Jennifer Davis for their contributions.

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