Government and Law

Reference Resources: Government and Law

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Tax Forms

Internal Revenue Service http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/: Find tax information for individuals, businesses, and tax professionals. Includes downloadable forms, information about e-file, and regular news items about taxes. Click here to view this site in Espanol.
Oregon Department of Revenue http://www.dor.state.or.us/: Information about taxes in Oregon, including personal tax forms, a guide to business taxes, and a summary of standard tax questions and answers. Links to other state tax forms are available through the Federation of Tax Administrators at http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/forms.ssi.

State and Local

Metro http://www.metro-region.org/: Metro is the government agency that provides transportation and land-use planning, oversees regional garbage and recycling services, and manages regional parks, the Oregon Zoo, and other institutions. Use their site to find out more about their work and learn about projects going on in your area.
Oregon Blue Book http://www.bluebook.state.or.us/: Official directory of the state of Oregon
Oregon.gov http://www.oregon.gov/: A portal to state services within Oregon. Categories include government, living, visiting, working, business, education, Oregon Facts, OnLine services, and services in Spanish.
Oregon Helps http://www.oregonhelps.org/: A confidential social services referral site. In English and en español.
Oregon Revised Statutes http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/: Text of 2003 Oregon Revised Statutes
Oregon Administrative Rules http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/banners/rules.htm: Rules for implementing the laws from the Oregon Revised Statutes (above). Browse by agency name or chapter number, or search the full text.
Oregon Legislature http://www.leg.state.or.us/: Information about the Oregon House and Senate, with full-text of bills and laws.
Oregon Department of Education http://www.ode.state.or.us/: An extensive collection of reports on education in Oregon, with news updates and press releases from the superintendent, and curriculum guidelines.
Oregon Department of Revenue http://www.dor.state.or.us/: Information about taxes in Oregon, including personal tax forms, a guide to business taxes, and a summary of standard tax questions and answers.
SmartOR Census Information http://www3.osl.state.or.us/smartor/Census/: Census information for the state of Oregon from federal, state, and acdemic institutions.
State and Local Government on the Net http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm: Links to over 7,000 state, county, and municipal web sites. May be browsed by state, or searched by a particular department.
Oregon Voter Registration Form http://www.fvap.gov/nvra/guide/or.pdf: Voter registration form for Oregon voters.
Oregon Court Forms http://www.ojd.state.or.us/forms/index.htm: Visit the Oregon Judicial Branch's Forms page for forms used in Oregon's state courts for Family Law (divorce, separation, child support, custody), appellate and tax proceedings.

Federal

FirstGov http://www.firstgov.gov/

Central resource for access to federal and state government agencies. Includes prominent links to major resources, arranged in sections for citizens, business, and government.

U.S. Blue Pages http://www.usbluepages.gov/

Phone numbers to the local ofices of federal government programs. Can be limited by state or city and browsed by general type of service, or search by keyword.

White House Home Page http://www.whitehouse.gov/

The White House Home Page provides access to information about the White House the federal government, and current events. It includes the Briefing Room and the Virtual Library.

Social Security Administration http://www.ssa.gov/

News and information about Social Security, including online publications, forms, a retirement planner, and a guide to the history of Social Security.

Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet http://thomas.loc.gov/

Full text of legislation for the 101st through 108th United States Congress (1989 - 2004). House and Senate directories, congressional record, and historical documents.

U.S. Government Printing Office http://www.gpoaccess.gov/index.html

The GPO prints and distributes government publications. Many of their publications are available online, including:

U.S. Copyright Office http://www.copyright.gov

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office http://www.uspto.gov/

Patent and trademark searching, forms, publications, fees, and information.

U.S. Postal Service http://www.usps.com/

Purchase stamps online, check for a 9-digit zip code for U.S. addresses, read information about moving and submit a change of address form, and track Express Mail, Priority Mail, and Parcel Post.

Office of Citizenship http://www.uscis.gov

US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Population Reference Bureau http://www.prb.org/

U.S. Population statistics and trends presented in graphs with explanatory text. Includes links to the full statistical sets.

Where to Write for Vital Records http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm

Direct access to individual state and territory information. Includes steps for obtaining foreign or high-seas birth, death, and certificates of citizenship. Entire document is available as a pdf file.

International

CIA World Factbook http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html: A standard source for information about foreign countries. Includes brief historical background and information about the geography, population, government, and economy.
Foreign Consular Offices in the United States http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco: A complete and official listing of the foreign consular offices in the United States and recognized consular officers.
U.S. State Department http://www.state.gov/: The State Department provides international travel information, runs the U.S. embassies and consulates, and produces publications such as the Country Background Notes.
Human Rights Web http://www.hrweb.org/: Introductory information on human rights, human rights documents, and links to organizations.
National Anthems http://www.thenationalanthems.com/: Flags and the lyrics to national anthems around the world (original language and English). Some countries include a sound file of the national anthem.

Law

Lawyer Locator http://www.martindale-hubbell.com/: Information on attorneys and law firms around the world.

Project Vote Smart
http://www.vote-smart.org/

Biographies, voting records, and policy papers from politicians at the federal and state level around the country. Search for elected officials by a zip+4.

Last revised 06-Mar-2006

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