NCTC Current Issues Search

This search engine searches a selection of websites that contain information about current issues and argumentative topics that might be useful for Government, Speech, and English classes at NCTC.

Federal Government Resources

Congressional Research Services Reports

Links to CRS reports gathered by the University of North Texas Libraries Government Documents department.

Core Documents of the U.S. Democracy

Provided by the Government Printing Office (GPO). Include documents such as the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution of the United States of America, the Federalist Papers, Congressional bills, Supreme Court decisions, and the United States Government Manual.

FactCheck.org

This nonpartisan nonprofit site exists to increase public understanding of and lessen the deception in U. S. politics. FactCheck.org monitors the accuracy of political speeches, interviews, debates, and press releases.

Government Information Connection
The University of North Texas Library is a Federal Depository Library and a Texas State Depository Library. The GIC is highly recommended.

Government Printing Office (GPO Access)

The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) disseminates official information from all three branches of the Federal government. Documents are available for purchase.

Government Web Resources

From the Library of Congress' Serial and Government Publications division.

Online Library of Liberty

Featured in Library Journal as a great free reference, OLL is a project of the Liberty Fund, a private non-profit educational foundation. The aim of OLL is to provide thousands of titles about individual liberty, limited constitutional government, and the free market, free of charge and for educational purposes.

OpenSecrets.org

This site follows the money trail in politics and its effect on elections and public policy.

THOMAS - Library of Congress

In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, the Library of Congress provides information about federal legislation.

USA.gov

USA.gov is an excellent resource for obtaining governmental information for citizens and visitors. There is also a link to contact government officials. Formerly known as FirstGov.

USAspending.gov

Provides information on grant government grant allocations and government contractors. Fulfills the obligations of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006.

State Government Resources

GovEngine.com
Links to a variety of government resources for federal, state, and local government entities for each state and territory of the US. Includes links to legislative, executive, and judicial sites.

State and Local Government on the Net

Frequently updated directory of links provides access to government-sponsored and controlled resources regarding the state and local governments for all fifty states.

Texas Attorney General Publications

Publications provided through the office of the Texas Attorney General. Most publications are downloadable in .pdf format. Some publications can be ordered in 'hard copy' form via this website.

Texas Government Links

Resources provided through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Texas Legislature On-Line

Homepage for the Texas State Legislature. Provides information about pending legislation, its text, status, and more.

Texas Legislature (TexasOnline)

Information from the State of Texas regarding everything legislative including links to the House, Senate, and Legislative Budget Board.

Texas Open Meetings Act Handbook (2008)

Provides information to assist lawmakers in avoiding unintentional violations of the Act and to help all Texans understand how it affects them. Provided by the office of the Attorney General of Texas.

Texas Public Information Act Handbook (2008)

Educates citizens and governmental entities of their rights and obligations under the Public Information Act. Provided by the office of the Attorney General of Texas.

Updated 26 May 2009