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 Federal
 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance: 
     A compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, & activities providing assistance to Americans.

 Citizenship and Immigration Services: 
     From the United States Department of Homeland Security.

 Congress Votes Database: 
     "...every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991."  Find out who missed votes, plus late-night session votes, bills passed by narrow margins, and
     the voting records of your representatives/senators.

 
Constitution of the United States: 
    
Searchable, full-text of the U.S. Constitution.

 
Federal Budget for FY 2008: 
     Full text of the Budget and Appendix.
 
 Federal Register: 
     Search the Federal Register, code of federal regulations, public laws, and the U.S. Government Manual.

 FEDSTATS: 
     Statistical info from 70+ government agencies, including the Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 FedWorld Information Network: 
     Offers a list of 100+ U.S. Government sources
.

 First Gov: 
     The United States government's official website.  Visit here to find your congressman.

 GPO Access: 
     Searches 1,000+ databases for the full text of official legislative and regulatory information.
 
 
Internal Revenue Service
    
Information for filing tax returns.

 Social Security Online: 
     Searchable site for employee and employer information.

 State and Local Government on the Net: 
     A guide to government-sponsored Internet sites.

 Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet: 
     Access the full text of bills from the 101st - 109th Congresses, search the Congressional Record and voting records of legislators.

 U.S. Code: 
    
United State Laws in force as of January 16, 1996.  Search by Title and Section.  Includes a Table of Popular Names, etc.

 U.S. Copyright Office: 
     Information on searching and filing a copyright.

 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: 
    
Info on the Freedom of Information Act plus a searchable patent database which includes 1976-1997 patents.

 The White House: 
     Official page of the U.S. President.

 

 
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 Find Your Congressman/Senator
 My Congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives

 My Florida Senators in the U.S. Senate

 My Congressman in the Florida House of Representatives

 My Senator in the Florida Senate



 Florida
 Florida Administrative Code: 
     The online version of the code.

 Florida Kids: 
     Links to Florida history and Florida facts.  Offers a searchable Florida  photographic archive.

 
Florida Elections Online
     Info on Florida's State and National elections with a link for voter registration.

 Florida Government Information Locator: 
     Links to Florida Government information.

 Florida Public Documents Program: 
     Links to some frequently requested Florida public documents, with info about population, labor market trends, the university system, and much more.

 Florida Statutes and Constitution:
 
    Full text of 1997-2005 Florida Statutes; searchable by keyword.  There is also access to the State Constitution.

 Florida Senate: 
     Official guide to the State of Florida Legislature.

 Florida Vets First: 
     For Florida's returning veterans, this is "your first stop in accessing information and benefits" for you and your family.  Learn about the local, state,
     and federal agencies that can help your transition from the military to the civilian world.
 

 
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 Government Information Locators
 
FirstGov: 
    
The official website for the U.S. Government.

 FindLaw: 
    
Legal and government information.

 About Counties: 
     Provides extensive info and statistics about every county and county official in the U.S.
 


 International Sites
 Constitution Finder
     "This database offers constitutions, charters, amendments, and other related documents."

 Foreign Embassies of Washington D.C.: 
     Get addresses, phone numbers, and links to web sites.

 Rulers.org: 
     Provides the heads of state and heads of government all countries and territories, dating back to about 1700.

 United Nations: 
     Includes general info on the U.N. plus links to International Law, Land Mines, and other useful information.
 


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 Local
 City of Winter Park: 
    
Offers a telephone directory to city officials and more.

 Muncipal Code Corporation: 
     Provides links to Orange County and Winter Park Code of Ordinances.  Links to other sites of interest to municipalities.

 Orange County Comptroller: 
     Online, searchable access to public records including deeds, mortgages, criminal convictions, and much more.

 Orange County Property Appraiser: 
     Perform a record search by owner, parcel id, address, etc.  Includes other useful real estate information.



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 Tax Sites
 ARRP Tax-Aide: 
     Find free tax help locally through their locator or seek advice online.

 Energy Tax Incentives: 
     Take advantage of federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products and technologies. 
 

 Internal Revenue Service:
    
Forms and information for filing tax returns.

 State of Florida Department of Revenue:
     Download the most commonly requested forms from Florida's Dept. of Revenue.

 TaxCut.com: 
     Manage your taxes and file them on the Web.

 1040.com
     From news to forms to general tax info.

 

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