United States Congress 

Congressional Staff Directory
Drexel Library Book shelves (2nd fl.) JK1012 .C65
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Lists the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the members of Congress and their staffs. Specific information can be located on committees, joint committees and subcommittees of the House and Senate. Brief biographical sketches are available for many of the key staffers on Capitol Hill. Illustrated with congressional district maps, and photographs of the representatives. Current edition at Information Desk.

Official Congressional Directory
Drexel Library Book shelves (2nd fl.) JK1011.U58o
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Published by the Joint Committee on Printing, this is one of the oldest Washington directories and the "official" Congressional Directory. It was created to provide the membership with a fingertip resource for locating information about itself, the executive and the judicial branches of the government. Useful for locating names, addresses and telephone numbers. Includes listings for U.S. and foreign diplomatic representation. Current edition at Reference Desk.

The United States Government Manual
Drexel Library Book shelves (2nd fl.)  JK421.A3 U58
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Official handbook of the federal government. It provides basic background information on the legislative, executive and judicial branches. Quasi-governmental agencies, commissions, and international organizations to which the United States belongs are also described. Earlier editions are available in the stacks. Current edition at the Information Desk.

A Historical Guide to the US Government
Drexel Library Reference JK9.H57 1998
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This guide contains an alphabetically- organized series of signed entries and essays on the historical development of the United States Government. The Appendix lists and supplies the text of important documents in federal public administration. The easy-to-use index is very helpful.

America Votes: A Handbook of Contemporary American Election Statistics
Drexel Library Reference JK1967.A51A
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This series provides primary and general election results from all 50 states. Statistics provide information on presidential, congressional and gubernatorial races. Coverage is historical in nature and includes state voting district maps.

Congress.org
Directories are among the best types of sources for the World Wide Web. This site, maintained by a Washington, DC-based public affairs organization and a publisher of congressional directories, provides a simple but quite useful membership directory for both houses of Congress. 

Congressional Quarterly's Guide to Congress
Drexel Library Reference JK1021.C565 1991
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This volume follows the historical development of the Congress over 200 years. The chapters provide an overview of the institution's origins, powers, procedures, qualifications to serve, and interaction with the public. It contains a very useful appendix that includes a membership listing from 1789-1991.

Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections
Drexel Libaray Reference JK1967.C662 1994
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This comprehensive volume follows 200 years of United States electoral history. It is divided into 3 parts: political parties, presidential elections, and gubernatorial and congressional elections. Tables and figures provide a wealth of statistical information.

CQ's Pocket Guide to the Language of Congress
Drexel Library Reference JK9.C67 1994
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This guide provides definitions and brief explanations of the terminology used in the United States Congress. It is helpful in making clear the legislative process and congressional procedures. Examples are given for a term's usage or its historical origin.

GPO Access
This is the official internet web site for many United States government publications. These include: the Congressional Record, Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and United States Code. This publication outlines the process for conducting detailed congressional research. Both primary and secondary resources are referenced by the authors. A select bibliography covers such topics as congressional leadership, reform, and powers.

LLDC
A fine web guide to sources of governmental legislative and legal information. No other site offers as good a guide to terminology and resources as LLSDC; recommended for use by law, academic, and public libraries. 

How to Research Congress
Drexel Library Book shelves (2nd fl.) JK1011.M349 1996
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Roll Call Online
This site is more specialized and focused on Congress than are similar sites. A few minor errors were found:e.g.,the "election map" was not a map at all,but perhaps it will be in the heart of election season.

Thomas
This site is maintained by the Library of Congress for the purpose of providing current legislative information on the United States Congress to the American people.

United States Government Information
This page from the Francis A. Drexel Library contains selective links to government sites on the web. Use them to locate information from the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government. In many cases the materials are available in full-text.