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Government Information: US Government Information

This Guide helps you to access Federal & NYS Govenment Websites

The Newburgh Free Library is a selective Federal Depository Library

The Newburgh Free Library has been a selective Federal Depository Library since the FDLPs reorganization in 1909. Historically, we have collected federal documents in the following subject areas: business & economy, education health & safety, politics and law. We have also been a NYS depository library since its reorganization in 1989. Today, both the Federal and New York State depository systems are mostly made up of digital documents. The links below can be used to begin your digital document search. Do not hesitate to contact the government documents librarian at the Newburgh Free Library at 845-563-3617 if you need further assistance.

For New York State Documents, you may also try calling the New York State Library. Their reference help desk can be reached by calling 518-474-5355.

Armed Forces

Deployment Handbook
US Marines Deployment Handbook
Returning Service Members
VA homepage

Budget

Budget of the US Government
Your Money, Your Goals Toolkit
Links to help you budget and plan for the future. Great tool for Smart Money Week.

Business

Federal SBA Site
Federal Small Business Administration
Small Bus Development Centers
Local Small Business Development Centers

Census

Consumer Protection

Complaint Assistant (FTC)
Submit a complaint to the FTC about consumer fraud and abuse
Credit Report, Free
You're entitled to one free copy of your credit report every 12 months from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies
Do Not Call Registry

Education

Grantmaking at US Dept of Education

Employment

Labor Dept

Food Safety

Food Standards and Labeling Policy
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Recalls
U.S. Agriculture Department
The U. S. Agriculture Department. Includes the Agricultural Yearbook.

Geography

Minerals Yearbook
US Geological Survey
US maps

Quick Links

Benefits.gov
Formerly entitled Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA), the database now goes by the title "Assistance Links" - your one stop for Federal grant information.
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Updated 03/30/2022.
Census Reporter
This link can be used to explore community demographics by city or zip code. The data covers population, age & demographic breakdown, household income, poverty rate, educational attainment rate & more.
Covid-19 Small Business Guidance
Small Business guidance & relief from ill effects of Covid-19 Crisis (2020)
Documents to the People
Published by ALA , this serial discusses Federal Government Documents and other documents.
FDLP Basic Collection
The core collection of Federal Government Documents available online.
GovInfo
Federal Document locator system. Includes digital copies of Federal Register, Congressional Digest, etc.
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Updated June 10, 2021.
New York State Documents
New York State Library Digital Online Collections
New York State Government Information
US. Government Manual
The official handbook of the Federal Government, Provides information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. Includes information on quasi-official agencies; international organizations in which the United States participates; and boards, commissions, and committees.
US Government Services and Information

How Do I...?

...Apply for copyright
U.S. Copyright Office
...Apply for Federal Student Aid
FASA form and how to
...Apply for Social Security
Applly for Social Security through the SSA
...Contact My Representative
...Contact My Senators
...Find current Consumer Price Index/Unemployment Rate
...Get a Building on the National Register of Historic Places
...Get Military Service Record
form to request military service record
...Report a Death to Social Security
Social Security Survivor Benefits
...Research a Disease
Centers for Disease Control
...Research Boating Safety and Recalls
Federal DOT Boating circulars
...Research Food & Product Recalls

Frequently Used

Fed Agency Links
Federal agencies by by department
Federal Gov Book Talk
A weekly blog post regarding how users can research current topics of interest using government documents.
GPO Product Purchasing
Purchase documents
State Agency Databases
Federal Agencies available by State.

Popular Titles

Monthly Labor Review
Bureau of Labor Statistics Serial
President Trump-Ukraine Impeachment Inquiry
Text of the Impeachment Inquiry of President Donald J. Trump in the House of Representatives.
U.S. Dept. of State
Country Fact Sheets has replaced Background Notes that focus on US bilateral relations.

Health

COVID - 19 Info from the Centers for Disease Control
Information from the Federal Government regarding coronavirus.
Diseases and Conditions
CDC A-z index
Health and Human Services Dept
Dept of Health & Human Services
OSHA Rules & Regulations
Occupational Safety & Health Administration updated rules & regulations website. Check this website for OSHA publications we previously received in DVD format.

Laws

Federal Code of Regulations
U.S. Constitution Annotated
Updated U.S. Constitution Annotated formerly in tangible format under the title Analysis & Interpretation of the U.S. Constitution
U.S. House of Representatives
How a Law is Made, Congresspeople, Committes, Congressional Directory
U.S. Senate