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Item	Availability	Notes
General Guides & Handbooks:
Encyclopedia of Governance (or, via Sage e-Reference if you are off campus.)	2006	"The encyclopedia has a determinedly global scope.  Governance is itself a global phenomenon.  Global institutions, such as the United Nations and the World Bank, debate and act on global dilemmas, such as the environment, HIV, human rights, the Internet, and poverty.  Besides, the language of governance highlights the ties of localities to the broader global context.  Governments act with and through associations that are typically embedded in transnational networks.  National boundaries get scant respect from trade, policy transfer, and intellectual debate."          [caaiac]
OfficialCitySites via BigDaddyData	Check URL date	Provides links to city websites in 9 countries:  the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.  For the U.S., a list of states at the bottom of the page simplifies the search.  Includes external links to a collection of hometown newpapers and to city maps.
International Organizations:
Europa World Yearbook via Europa Publications	Current	For each of the over 250 countries and more than 1,600 international organizations covered, includes an introductory survey of recent history, economic affairs, government, defense, education and public holidays, as well as a statistical survey of population, health & welfare, agriculture, forestry, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, the media, and education.  Each listing is concluded with a directory of addresses, phone numbers, email, & websites for government, embassy, business, political, religious, civic, and other organizations.
International Labor Organisation (ILO)   via ILO	Check URL date	Contains reports, schedules, and other information from the International Labor Organization.  Also provides access to LABORSTA, their main database which covers labor/employment data from over 200 countries.  Other databases are available following instructions.
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)   via OECD	Check URL date
United Nations (UN)   via U.N.	Check URL date
World Trade Organization (WTO)   via WTO	Check URL date
Nations & Governments:
Countries of the World and their Leaders Yearbook 2008 (or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)	2007	"Covering nearly 200 countries, this yearbook is filled with reports from the U.S. Department of State. Entries typically cover the geography, history, government, and political conditions, economy and state relations with the United States for each. Includes information on passport applications, visa requirements, regulations and duties, international health and disease, and national holidays."        [caaiac]
Europa World Yearbook via Europa Publications	Current	For each of the over 250 countries and more than 1,600 international organizations covered, includes an introductory survey of recent history, economic affairs, government, defense, education and public holidays, as well as a statistical survey of population, health & welfare, agriculture, forestry, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, the media, and education. Each listing is concluded with a directory of addresses, phone numbers, email, & websites for government, embassy, business, political, religious, civic, and other organizations.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations (or, via Gale Virtual Reference Library if you are off campus.)	2007	"Presents easy-to-understand information on 200 countries and dependencies from around the world. Entries discuss a variety of topics in detail, from banking and securities to climate, from government data to demographic statistics. Also includes biographical essays on national leaders."        [caaiac]
Canada - Government Resources:
Prime Minister of Canada   via government of Canada	Check URL date
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency   via government of Canada	Check URL date
Finance Canada   via government of Canada	Check URL date
Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada   via government of Canada	Check URL date	The Canadian government's department for foreign relations, international travel information, and international business promotion.
Human Resources Development Canada   via government of Canada	Check URL date
Statistics Canada   via Statistics Canada	Check URL date	The statistical agency for the Canadian government.
Treasury Board Secretariat   via government of Canada	Check URL date
European Union:
European Parliament   via EU	Check URL date	Website of the Parliament of the EU.  Available in many languages.  Includes links to the agencies of the EU government, including the President, plus the Constitution.    It also has an office in the U.S. with its own website, European Union in the U.S., produced by the Delegation of the European Commission to the United States.
Mexico:
Mexico - Presidency of the Republic   via Mexico	Check URL date	Website of the President of Mexico.  Available in English and Spanish.
México - directorio.gob.mx   via Mexico	Check URL date	Directory of the Mexican government.  In Spanish only.  Includes temperature (Centigrade) for several cities.
Russia:
President of Russia, English version. via Russian Federation	Current	The official, English-language site for the President of the Russian Federation.  Includes links to the Kremlin, Constitution, and State Insignia, as well as to an album of photographs.
Federal Customs Service via Russian Federal Customs Service	Current	The official, English-language site for the Customs Service of the Russian Federation, complete with the code, tariffs, and other information on doing business in Russia.
United States of America - Federal Government Resources:
The United States Government Manual Green Library DESK JK421.A3 via Office of the Federal Register, NARA.	Current	The official guide to agencies and personnel of the United States federal government.  For each agency, includes address, web site, and phone number, as well as top personnel and descriptions of purpose and sub-agencies.  Appendices include acronyms and agencies transferred.  Has indexes by name and agency/subject.
The United States Government Internet Manual Green Library DESK ZA5075.N69 via Bernan Press	2003/2004	Similar to the official The United States Government Manual, but organized by topical functions rather than Cabinet Departments and inclusive of non-federal agencies.  For each entry is given the agency name, url, sponsor, description, and subjects.  Includes members of Congress with url & email for each, arranged by state.  Includes indexes by sponsor name/site, publication, SuDoc, and a master index.
FirstGOV   via Library of Congress	Check URL date	The U.S. federal government's web portal.
THOMAS--U.S. Congress on the Internet   via Library of Congress	Check URL date	The Library of Congress' site for U.S. government links, including state governments, provides a general access to most agencies of the federal government.
White House Home Page   via U.S. government	Check URL date	The home and office of the U.S. President.
The House of Representatives Home Page   via U.S. government	Check URL date	The lower house of the U.S. Congress, with representatives elected proportionately to population.
The Senate Home Page   via U.S. government	Check URL date	The upper house of the U.S. Congress, wherein each state has 2 representatives.
The U.S. Supreme Court   via U.S. Supreme Court	Check URL date	The highest court of appeal in the United States, with final say on constitutionality of all laws.
Foreign Embassies in the U.S.   via Dept. of State	Check URL date
Individual Units of the Federal Government:       (Arranged by key terminology)
U.S. Census Bureau Home Page     via Census Bureau	Check URL date	This federal agency collects data on population and business through various censuses, as required by the U.S. Constitution.  The homepage provides population clocks, searches for local population figures, and access to economic indicators, among many other links.      [caaiaj]      Local Employment Dynamics provides quarterly workforce indicators, and may be searched by state, year, quarter, gender, age group, geographic grouping, metropolitan area, industry (NAICS), and ownership.  The data include 8 "key indicators":  Total employment; Net job flows; Job creation; New hires; Separations; Turnover; Average monthly earnings; Average new hire earnings.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home Page     via CDC	Check URL date	"Since it was founded in 1946 to help control malaria, CDC has remained at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. Today, CDC is globally recognized for conducting research and investigations and for its action oriented approach. CDC applies research and findings to improve people’s daily lives and responds to health emergencies—something that distinguishes CDC from its peer agencies."  Available in English and Spanish language editions.      [caaiaj]
Dept. of Commerce Home Page   via Dept. of Commerce	Check URL date	The department of the U.S. federal government responsible for advancing the concerns of business in America.      [caaiaj]
United States Copyright Office Home Page   via Library of congress	Check URL date	The office of the U.S. government responsible for registering copyrights and administering the laws related thereunto.  Includes many aids on understanding the laws related to copyright, as well as links to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and the Copyright Royalty Board.
Energy Information Administration via U.S. Dept. of Energy	Check URL date	"At the Energy Information Administration, we provide policy-neutral data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment."  Includes current and historical statistics of all sources of energy used in the U.S., at the state level, as well as other, related information.      [caajba]
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)     via EPA	Check URL date	The EPA has the responsibility for maintaining a healthy environment for all Americans, especially in controlling and eliminating pollutants and other toxic substances.  Especially check out their information about Indoor Air Quality!  Available in English as well as Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese versions.      [caaiaj]
FAA-Federal Aviation Administration   via FAA	Check URL date	This agency controls and regulates aviation in the U.S.
FCC-Federal Communications Commission   via FCC	Check URL date	"The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable" within the U.S. and its possessions.
Federal Reserve System, Board of Governors   via FRS	Check URL date	The Federal Reserve System, comprised of regional federal banks, is the central bank of the U.S.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)     via FDA	Check URL date	The government agency responsible for keeping food and pharmaceuticals safe in the United States.     Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
U.S.D.A. Forest Service.   via Forest Service	Check URL date	The agency of the Dept. of Agriculture responsible for national forests and grasslands.  For recreational uses, see http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/.
U.S. Geological Survey via U.S.G.S.	Check URL date	This is the national mapping agency of the United States, part fo the Dept. of the Interior.  The USGS provides access to data and maps regarding the geophysical U.S.  Includes much data concerning the physical aspects of the United States, including scientific applications and results.  Includes a link to state information, including leisure uses.        *Map Locator & Downloader* from USGS.  (New in August, 2007.)       The U.S. Geological Survey Central Regional Library (photograph library.)
Government Printing Office (GPO).   via GPO	Check URL date	The publication arm of the U.S. federal government.
Digital Daily Welcome - IRS (Internal Revenue Service)   via U.S. Treasury	Check URL date	The Internal Revenue Service collects taxes that fund the U.S. Government.  Important sites within the IRS:     Forms and Publications     IRS Charities page   (Includes a link to their database of what % of donations to each charity are deductible.)     Taxpayer Advocate.  (An independent agency within the IRS to help solve problems for the taxpayer.)
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)   via U.S. ITC	Check URL date
U.S. Department of Justice via DoJ	Check date on URL page	"To enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans."      [caaiba]      -  Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)     -  U.S. Marshalls Service
Labor, Dept. of   via Dept. of Labor	Check URL date	The agency of the U.S. government concerned about employment, wages, and working conditions.
Labor Statistics, Bureau of   via Dept. of Labor	Check URL date	The Dept. of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics gathers and dissiminates data about employment and unemployment within the United States, as well as other data that affect employment and wages.      [caaiaj]      Career Guide to Industries     Consumer Price Index     Local Area Unemployment Statistics     Occupational Employment Projections Occupational Outlook Handbook & Occupational Outlook Quarterly     Producer Price Index     Survey of Occupational Injuries & Illnesses
National Mediation Board (NMB)   via NMB	Check URL date	The agency with responsibility for resolving disputes between managment and labor within the airline and railroad industries.
PARKNET: The National Park Service Place on the Web   via NPS	Check URL date	The agency of the Dept. of the Interior with responsibility for maintaining and protecting national parks, monuments, and related sites.  Available in English, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and French.
National Weather Service Welcome Page   via NOAA	Check URL date	The agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency responsible for researching and predicting the weather, including issuing hazardous weather alerts.  .
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)   via OSHA	Check URL date	OSHA manages the regulations relating to safety in the workplace.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)   via SEC	Check URL date	The U.S. federal agency which regulates companies with publicly traded securities and their exchanges.     EDGAR is the database of the SEC housing the electronic reports of publicly-owned companies in the U.S.  All publicly traded companies are required to file their 10Ks and selective other reports here from 1996 forward.
SBA: Small Business Administration Home Page   via SBA	Check URL date	A federal government agency to aid in the development of businesses and entrepreneurship.
Social Security Administration Home Page   via Social Security Admin.	Check URL date	The organization responsible for basic social welfare programs, including the federal government-funded retirement program.      [caaiah]        Retirement Benefits Calculator
U.S. Dept. of State   via U.S. Dept. of State	Check URL date	The U.S. Dept. responsible for relations between the U.S. and other countries. Foreign Embassies in the U.S. Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions
U.S. Dept. of Transportation   via Dept. of Transportation	Check URL date
Congress.Org   via Capitol Advantage	Check URL date	Among other things, this site provides public commentary on Congress, access to numerous government officials' emails, and can even tell you who your representative is by your zip code.  Includes links to both federal and state governments.
U.S. State Government Resources:    Alabama - Florida - Georgia -
Doing Business in States Other than the State of Incoporation Green Library REF KF1367.C654 no.84 Green Library REF KF1367.C654 no.85 via BNA	Sept., 2006	Two volumes, no. 84 covers Alabama through Michigan, no. 85 covers Minnesota through Wyoming.  This 2-volume work "discusses the process of qualifying to do business in a state, the penalties that could be imposed for failing to qualify, and the process for withdrawing from qualification if a corporation ceases to do business in a particular state."  Each volume includes a complete list of authors with address and email and a bibliography.
State and Territorial Governments   via FirstGOV	Check URL date	Provides links to websites of all U.S. states and territorial/outlying area governments.  Also, in sidebar, has links to pages with specific agencies, by state, and other links.
Local Governments   via FirstGOV	Check URL date	Provides links to websites that have links to local governments and agencies.  Some of the sites are also provided by FirstGov, some by other organizations.  Includes links to International City/Count Management Association, National Association of Counties, National Civic League, National League of Cities, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors, among other links.
State and Local Governments   via Library of Congress	Check URL date	Provides links to websites of all U.S. states and organizations such as National Conference of State Legislatures, State Statutes, National Association of Counties, National City Government Resource Link, Local Government Institute, USPS City State Zip Codes, and State Libraries.
Congress.Org   via Capitol Advantage	Check URL date	Among other things, this site provides public commentary on Congress, access to numerous government officials' emails, and can even tell you who your representative is by your zip code.  Includes links to both federal and state governments.
Alabama Government Resources:
Alabama gov   via State of Alabama	Check URL date	The official website of the State of Alabama, with numerous links to government agencies and information.
Florida Government Resources:		For more complete Florida links, see the Florida Business Sources page.
Florida State Grant Programs Green Library DESK HJ200.F56	Current	A guide to grant programs from the State of Florida, with a guide to various departments, including the Department of Banking and Finance.
FGILS Home   via the State of Florida	Current	Florida's Government Information Locator Service.
Online Sunshine - The Florida Legislature   via the State, Florida	Current
SunBiz, the Florida Dept. of State's business website.   via the Dept. of State, Florida	Current	This web site has many different resources, including "Starting a Business."
Florida Dept. of Health A-Z Index   via the Dept. of State, Florida	Current	The main index to the Florida Dept. of Health's website, with great amounts of information on all sorts of health and safety issues.  Especially, see the materials assembled by the Bureau of Community Environmental Health, especially for such things as indoor air quality.      [caahba]
	South Florida City & County Government Resources:
Welcome to the Official Site of Broward County, Florida   via the Broward County, Florida	Current	This web site for Broward County, which includes Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Hollywood, etc.
Collier County NFN - Government Service Menu   via the Collier County, Florida	Current	This web site for Collier County, which includes Naples and Marco Island.
Coral Gables Government Information   via Coral Gables, Florida	Current	This web site for Coral Gables, FL, located in Miami-Dade County.
The Official City of Fort Lauderdale Website   via Fort Lauderdale, Florida	Current	This web site for the city of Fort Lauderdale, FL, located in Broward County.
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE   via the Broward County, Florida	Current	This web site for the Village of Key BIscayne, FL, located in Miami-Dade County.
City of Miami Official Website   via the Broward County, Florida	Current	This web site for the city of Miami, FL, located in Miami-Dade County.
Welcome to Miami-Dade County - On-Line!   via the Miami-Dade County, Florida	Current	This web site for Miami-Dade County, including Miami, Coral Gables, Hialeah, Homestead, etc.
Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's tax estimator   via Miami-Dade County	Check website's date	This tool was created to help new home buyers estimate what their real estate tax will be their first year.
Georgia Government Resources:
Georgia.gov   via State of Georgia	Check URL date	The official website of the State of Gerogia, with numerous links to government agencies and information.  This page includes weather for Atlanta, a poll, a quiz, and links to travel advisories.

This page created and maintained by Steve Morris, Business & Legal Research Specialist, Reference & Instructional Services Dept. Steven and Dorothea Green Library Florida International University Miami, Florida 33199		BIC:  Government Links & Resources URL:  www.fiu.edu/~morriss/bic/busctrgovt.html Content & Links Last Updated :     October 13, 2009

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