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Years of Congresses

When was the 43rd Congress? Which number are we on now?

Years of the Congresses

Government Assistance

Benefits.gov
Answer questions to find out which government benefits you may be eligible for.

Government Documents

MTSU is a selective depository for federal government publications. These selected resources, including electronic resources, can be located through our library catalog. Federal depository materials can be used by all MTSU students, faculty and staff and the general public.

Staring Points for Government Information

FDSYS
Electronic access to U.S. Government documents including the U.S. Budget; Code of Federal Regulations; congressional bills, documents, and hearings; the Congressional Record; the Federal Register; Public and Private Laws; the U.S. Code; and U.S. court opinions.
USA.gov
U.S. government's official web portal.
THOMAS
Legislative information from the Library of Congress, dating back to the 93rd Congress.
United States Government Manual

Online, 1995-present. Also in print, 1st floor -- Reference 353 Un3g.

Statistics and Data

For additional resources, see our Statistical Sources guide.

American Factfinder
Population, housing, economic, and geographic data.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
Census Bureau
Statistical Abstract of the United States

Authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
County and City Data Book
Also in print, 1st Floor - Reference 317.3 Un3t