United States Government Publications, a Monthly Catalog


Book Description

February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index.













Congressional Record


Book Description

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)




The Book of the States


Book Description

Essays discuss issues and trends in state government, and tables provide statistics and data. Facets covered include: state constitutions, governing bodies and agencies, finances, regulation, personnel, public employment and wages, innovation, education, criminal justice, environment, health expenditures, highways and intergovernmental relations.