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info: government web sites, sources and the latest news. links to news sites, U.S. and Texas legislative directories, etc. |
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News sites CNN.com A good site not dominated by AP or Reuters (they provide the news at most other online news sites). MyWay This is a great, ad-free site that you can customize to give you the top headlines from AP, Reuters, New York Times, Fox News, USA Today and more. Government The Washington Post's Federal Internet Guide A comprehensive, but sometimes slow, listing that includes executive,legislative, judicial, GAO and independent agency web sites. THOMAS: U.S. Legislative Information on the Internet Congress' web site, THOMAS has just about any U.S. legislative information. Includes legislator contact information and a searchable database of bills. FBI FOI Act Reading Room Scans of documents from the Freedom of Information Act Reading Room at FBI Headquarters in Washington. 2000 Census Main Page Not very well organized, but probably the best place to start when looking for census data. Texas government Public Data Access to DPS convictions record, civil and criminal lawsuits and credit-related items. Pay service, but worth it. Texas Legislature Online Helpful for looking up just about any Texas legislative information. Includes legislator contact information and a searchable database of bills. Texas Online Starting point to find info on any Texas agency. Texas Comptroller's Corporation Search Search for information on corporations doing business in Texas by their name, tax ID or charter number. Source listings ProfNet A favorite of reporters looking for that odd source. Register and submit your query. |
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