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Government, Election, & Tax Info
Databases
LegalTrac
Use this database to find articles in all major law reviews, law journals, specialty law and bar association journals and legal newspapers. Included are articles on Federal and State Cases, Laws and Regulations, Legal Practice, and Taxation. Also included are: British Commonwealth, European Union and International Law.
Use this database to find articles in all major law reviews, law journals, specialty law and bar association journals and legal newspapers. Included are articles on Federal and State Cases, Laws and Regulations, Legal Practice, and Taxation. Also included are: British Commonwealth, European Union and International Law.
Public Library of Law
Public Library of Law is the largest free law library in the world assembling law available for free scattered across many different sites -- all in one place. PLoL is the best starting place to find law on the Web.
Public Library of Law is the largest free law library in the world assembling law available for free scattered across many different sites -- all in one place. PLoL is the best starting place to find law on the Web.
Top Websites
Representing Bloomfield Township and Bloomfield Hills
State Representative - Chuck Moss (R)40th District
State Senator - John Pappageorge (R)13th District (Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham)
U.S. Representative - Gary Peters (D)9th Congressional District
Election Links--Click to go to the library's list of selected election-related websites.
Regional
Michigan
State of MichiganMichigan's official website
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Guide to the Legislative Process in MichiganAimed at high school students, but informative for everyone.
Federal
USA.GovOfficial web portal for the U.S. government.
USA Spending.govSee how tax dollars are spent.
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Business.GovBusiness.gov is sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide small business owners with access to federal, state and local government resources from a single access point.
Code of Federal RegulationsProvides codification of the general and permanent rules published by the Executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Read about local impact of recent changes in federal regulations by entering your zip code beneath the map here: http://govpulse.us
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Congressional RecordOfficial record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress.
Data.GovThis database compiles data put out by the federal government on a daily basis.
FedFormsFederal forms most used by the public.
Federal Grants WireA free resource for federal grants, government grants and loans.
FedStatsGateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies.
GPO's Federal Digital System (FDsys)The newly created FDsys provides openness and transparency to the documents of our democracy. Search and browse the collections available on FDsys to keep up to date with the activities of the Federal Gover ... read more
Census
American FactfinderObtain data in the form of maps, tables, and reports from a variety of Census Bureau sources.
Statistical Abstract of the United StatesSources of data include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations.
Oakland County
League of Women Voters -- Oakland AreaVisit the League's website to view their area Voter Guides and They Represent You brochures online
State
Michigan Voter Information CenterEnter your name, birthdate, and zip code to view your polling location, sample ballot, voting equipment and more.
Elections in MichiganLinks to 2010 primary election results as well as 2010 official Michigan general candidate listing and ballot proposals.
United States
Federal Election CommissionCampaign finance information is available via easy to use maps for both Presidential and Congressional elections through the most recent reporting period.
The Living Room Candidate View presidential campaign commercials 1952-2008.
More Government links+Click to go to the library's list of additional Government-related websites.
City Tax Information
Electronic Filing
Federal Tax Forms, Publications, and Instructions
General Tax Information
Sites for Tax Professionals
