LibGuides: SPAN 392 Research Guide: Statistical Information

Federal and State Government Sites

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Provides access to legislative information from the 104th Congress to the present.

United States House of Representatives This link opens in a new window
Provides information about Members and Committees of the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as the latest congressional news and important links to congressional information.
United States Senate This link opens in a new window

County and City Databooks
This resource provides access to the 1944 through 2000 County and City Data Books with information such as population, employment, etc. The paper version is in the reference collection under call number HA 202.A36 2007
FedStats
Is a government web portal providing access to statistics from 10 different government agencies. This is the place to go if you know what agency produces the statistics you want.
Lexis Nexis Statistical
This database geographical, demographical, and economic statistics in an easy to use search interface.
Statistical Abstracts of the United States
A very useful compilation of statistical information about the US including population, employment, birth and death rates, eetc. The most recent paper editions are in the reference collection under call number HA 202.U54x
Stat-USA
This site provides access to statisitcs and reports on business, trade, and economic topics from US Government agencies.
Uniform Crime Reports
The FBI provides consolidated crime reports from across the country on this site. A very useful site for statistics on crime.