Blume Library: Government Databases: Branches of Government

Executive

The Executive box focuses on materials about the presidency. You will find other executive agency materials under specific subjects on this guide or via govinfo.gov on the Major Resources box.

WhiteHouse.gov
Main page of the current President of the United States.
Compilation of Presidential Documents
1992 - present. "Collection consists of the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents and the Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents which are the official publications of materials released by the White House Press Secretary."
Public Papers of the Presidents
1991-2013. "Contains the papers and speeches of the President of the United States." The Blume Library has printed volumes from Hoover to Obama shelved 3rd Floor, call number J 82..

Database

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Focuses on law journals, case law, and government documents. Some United States collections include the Congressional Record, Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and parts of the Serial Set. Other notable collections offered are the US state collections, Canon law materials, international treaties and agreements, English legal materials, and United Nations legal materials.

Legislative

The Legislature makes laws for the country. This box lists a few key resources for research. See the related Blume Library guides for more detailed information and links.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
1996 to the present. The CFR is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register.
Congress.gov
Official website for U.S. federal legislative branch. Includes information on bills, committees, the recent Congressional Record, nominations, and current treaties.
Congressional Record (Bound)
Covers 1873-2013. The CR Bound edition is the collected, repaginated, and permanent edition. One volume per Congressional session.
Congressional Record (Daily)
From 1994 to present. Official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session.
Federal Register
1936 - present. Official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.

Database

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Focuses on law journals, case law, and government documents. Some United States collections include the Congressional Record, Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and parts of the Serial Set. Other notable collections offered are the US state collections, Canon law materials, international treaties and agreements, English legal materials, and United Nations legal materials.

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Judiciary

Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
1789-present. Covers federal judges who have served in courts from the District level and above.
Hein Online - U.S. Supreme Court Library
"Complete coverage of the official U.S. Reports bound volumes as well as preliminary prints, slip opinions, and books and periodicals related to the U.S. Supreme Court"
Supreme Court of the United States
Official court website with texts of opinions, current dockets, etc.

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