Web Resources

Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
An in-depth presentation of immigration in our country, including services and benefits, law enforcement and border management, and historical information about immigration. This site also provides information on genealogical research and links to other government sites.

Census Bureau
An extensive source of information and statistics, this site includes population and business figures, geography links, news releases, and more.

CNN
A look at the latest news from Washington, D.C. and the rest of the political world. Find news, analysis, links and multimedia.

Democratic National Committee
A detailed summary of the U.S. Democratic Party. Highlighting the party’s platform, accomplishments, and current political news, and gives links to Democratic Party sites at the state, county, and local levels.

Federal Election Commission
An official government Web site providing a citizen's guide for contributing to candidates, using FEC services, and working with candidates and political parties. The site also offers a voter registration form for downloading.

FirstGov
A centralized directory providing access to all federal U.S. government web sites and documents. Also, browse popular areas or search the full directory.

PBS
Special on-line exhibits dealing with current news topics and the U.S. government.

Republican National Committee
At this site, learn about the Republican Party’s platform and visit the News Room to read current articles and updates. This site also contains audio and video archives through which you can watch and listen to important party speeches and events.

Rock The Vote
This site is designed to motivate young people. It is up-beat and includes voter registration information, surveys and a facility to email Congress.

Welcome to the White House
This site includes an informative link to the current president and vice president, an Interactive Citizens’ Handbook, information about White House history and tours, a virtual library, and much more.

United States House of Representatives
This site presents a summary of House operations, including the proposed schedule for the week and coverage of up-to-date events on the House floor. It also provides access to information about bills and resolutions being considered in Congress, a searchable archive, and an opportunity to write to representatives.

United States Senate
Features on this site include a link called This Week in History and a link to Senate art. You can track the legislative activities of the Senate or find out how to contact your senators.

Washington Post On Politics
This site features latest politics news headlines from Washington DC. Follow 2004 elections, campaigns, Democrats, Republicans, political cartoons, and opinions from The Washington Post.