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Government Information Sources: Basic Collection

Guide to finding, using, and citing government information at the federal, state, and local levels

FDLP Basic Collection

Publications included in the Federal Depository Library Program's Basic Collection are vital sources of information that support the public's right to know about the workings and essential activities of their Federal Government.

American FactFinder
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Budget of the United States Government
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Catalog of U.S. Government Publications
Census of Population and Housing: Population & Housing Unit Counts (all states, U.S. Summary, and Puerto Rico) (Series PHC-3)
Census of Population and Housing: Summary Population & Housing Characteristics (all states, U.S. Summary, and Puerto Rico) (Series PHC-1)
Census of Population and Housing: Summary Social, Economic, & Housing Characteristics (all states, U.S. Summary, and Puerto Rico) (Series PHC-2)
Census of Population and Housing: Social, Economic, & Housing Characteristics (Island Areas) (Series PHC-4)
Code of Federal Regulations
Compilation of Presidential Documents
Congressional Directory
Congressional Record (daily)
Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation
County and City Data Book
Economic Indicators
Economic Report of the President
Federal Digital System
Federal Register (daily)
Bicentennial Edition: Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970* - Part 1 and Part 2
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States
Social Security Handbook
Statistical Abstract of the United States*
United States Statutes at Large
United States Code
United States Government Manual
United States Reports
USA Counties*

* Copyright restrictions prevent the inclusion of some tables in electronic versions.