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	The Federal Internet Guide Washington Post Comprehensive and well-organized guide to the U.S. federal community from the Washington Post. Includes a listing of links to the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government, as well as to independent agencies, boards, and commissions. Offers a 1997 report from the General Accounting Office that analyzes the cost and scope of online resources provided by the federal government and which includes an additional list of 4,300 federal Web sites. Also contains feature articles and collections of links focused on specific areas of the federal government and cybercommunity. United Nations United Nations Official site of the United Nations. Provides comprehensive information concerning the mission of the UN, with substantial explanation of its principal organs and the role of the Secretary General, as well as documents such as the UN Charter and the Statute of the International Court of Justice. Contains discussion of the UN's history, including a chronology of milestones and an examination of 50 of its major achievements over the years, such as "maintaining peace and security," "providing humanitarian aid to victims of conflict," "ending apartheid in South Africa," and "eradicating smallpox." Includes details on reform efforts at the UN, current news, key documents, UN publications, and links to the myriad of UN sites in the areas of "Peace and Security," "International Law," "Economic and Social Development," "Human Rights," and "Humanitarian Affairs." Offers users an online tour of UN Headquarters in New York and live presentations of the General Assembly or daily press briefings from the Office of the Secretary General. FindLaw: Internet Legal Resources Martin Roscheisen, Tim Stanley, and Stacy Stern / FindLaw, Inc. Comprehensive directory of legal resources. Covers law schools, legal associations and organizations, law firms and lawyers, news and reference material, and legal practice information, as well as state, federal, and international law resources and law cases and codes. FindLaw is a superb, well-organized resource dealing with all aspects of law. Among its outstanding features are its database of cases and codes (including all U.S. Supreme Court decisions), full-text searches of law reviews, the "LegalMinds" community area, and career resources from the Center for Professional Development in the Law. International City Government Resource Centre Roger L. Kemp Capacious collection of links to city government-related sites throughout the world. Includes official government pages organized by geographic area. Provides a page on American cities, offering information on elections, national think tanks, and functional needs of localities that can be met on the Internet. The scope of this site is both topically and geographically broad. Most pages are in English, although some are in the native language of the hosting society. Links focus on development, police, planning, health and welfare, public works, and relevant national organizations. Specific city Web sites are listed by region.

	Commonly Requested Federal Services Visit the different cabinet departments and federal agencies online. Whether you're looking for information on education, health, housing, business, international travel, Social Security, taxes, or more, you'll probably find it here. The Constitution of the United States of America This site contains the complete text of the U.S. Constitution, considered the supreme law of the land. You'll find the original portion adopted in 1787, as well as the list of signers and all of the amendments. The Declaration of Independence Here's the complete text of the document enacted July 4, 1776. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson to establish America's independence from Britain. FindLaw This is a comprehensive database of federal, state, and international cases, treaties, and statutes. Links to directories of law schools, legal organizations, law firms and lawyers, and legal news. Run a search or follow an issue in a particular area of law. Jurist On the home page of this interesting site, you'll find the latest U.S. legal news, including updates on pending court cases. Once you're up-to-date, dive into the legal world and read law review articles or meet the professors at American law schools. Legal Information Institute: Supreme Court Collection Although there is no official Web site for the U.S. Supreme Court, this site has everything you'll need. Full-text decisions only range back to 1990, but the schedule of upcoming oral arguments, legalese glossary, and more make this site unique. The U.S. Department of Justice The Department of Justice oversees the Offices of the Attorney General and the Solicitor General. Read news and publications on hot federal court cases and issues such as safe schools, gang violence, missing persons, FBI fugitives, and more. The United States Senate Follow the Senate as it debates and votes on legislation. See how your senators voted, check the status of an important bill, and learn about the committees. You'll also find the Senate art gallery and history, and the senators' email addresses. U.S. House of Representatives Stay up to date on legislation as it passes through the U.S. House. Search for the status of bills, see how your representative voted, and check the schedule for what's up next for debate. Be sure to email your representatives about important issues. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office At the Patent and Trademark Office's Web site, you can conduct free full-text searches of filed patent and trademark applications. There's also information on how to apply for a patent or trademark of your own. The White House Visit the White House online to see the President's schedule, read recent press releases and speeches, visit the document archive, and take a virtual tour. Send an email to the President, the First Lady, and the Vice President's family.

	The Constitution of the United States of America This site contains the complete text of the U.S. Constitution, considered the supreme law of the land. You'll find the original portion adopted in 1787, as well as the list of signers and all of the amendments. The Declaration of Independence Here's the complete text of the document enacted July 4, 1776. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson to establish America's independence from Britain. FindLaw This full-service law site contains information for lawyers, students, the public, and businesses. Search for law cases and codes, foreign and international laws, and legal topics. Research law schools, professional development opportunities, job openings, or legal organizations. Or, locate consultants and experts, legal news, or practice materials. First Gov Visit the different cabinet departments and federal agencies online. Whether you're looking for information on education, health, housing, business, international travel, Social Security, taxes, or more, you'll probably find it here. Jurist On the home page of this interesting site, you'll find the latest U.S. legal news, including updates on pending court cases. Once you're up-to-date, dive into the legal world and read law review articles or meet the professors at American law schools. Legal Information Institute: Supreme Court Collection Although there is no official Web site for the U.S. Supreme Court, this site has everything you'll need. Full-text decisions only range back to 1990, but the schedule of upcoming oral arguments, legalese glossary, and more make this site unique. The U.S. Department of Justice The Department of Justice oversees the Offices of the Attorney General and the Solicitor General. Read news and publications on hot federal court cases and issues such as safe schools, gang violence, missing persons, FBI fugitives, and more. The United States Senate Follow the Senate as it debates and votes on legislation. See how your senators voted, check the status of an important bill, and learn about the committees. You'll also find the Senate art gallery and history, and the senators' email addresses. U.S. House of Representatives Stay up to date on legislation as it passes through the U.S. House. Search for the status of bills, see how your representative voted, and check the schedule for what's up next for debate. Be sure to email your representatives about important issues. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office At the Patent and Trademark Office's Web site, you can conduct free full-text searches of filed patent and trademark applications. There's also information on how to apply for a patent or trademark of your own. The White House Visit the White House online to see the President's schedule, read recent press releases and speeches, visit the document archive, and take a virtual tour. Send an email to the President, the First Lady, and the Vice President's family.
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