Government Documents
Happy Halloween!
It’s time for all things frightening, and in this crazy, wacky world there is some spooky scary stuff.
To highlight some of the things that may bring you fear, the Government Documents Dept. has put together a display on 2nd Floor South with a selection of materials available from the U.S. Government, with topics ranging from creepy crawly critters, human experimentation, nuclear science, and even UFOs. For more information, see the "Spooky Scary Stuff" companion bibliography of some of the titles available in our collection!
Remember to Register to Vote for the Nov. 5th Election
For additional information, see the following resources:
Voter Registration Quick Guide (2024)
The Constitution and Voting Rights Bibliography
United States Elections (USA LibGuide)
Topics in the News -- Some recent reports from the Congressional Research Service:
Defining Recession (9/30/24)
Fact Sheet: Congressional Votes in Response to the Russia-Ukraine War (9/30/24)
Israel Kills Leader of Lebanese Hezbollah (9/30/24)
Russia’s Nuclear Weapons (9/30/24)
The Declare War Clause, Part 1: Overview and Introduction (9/30/24)
The Declare War Clause, Part 2: Historical Background, Drafting, and Ratification (9/30/24)
The Declare War Clause, Part 4: Jurisprudence and Practice and Early American Conflicts (9/30/24)
The Declare War Clause, Part 5: The Civil War (9/30/24)
The Declare War Clause, Part 6: The Spanish-American War and First and Second World Wars (9/30/24)
The Declare War Clause, Part 7: The Cold War and Korean War (9/30/24)
The Declare War Clause, Part 8: Vietnam War Through 21st-Century Conflicts (9/30/24)
Kids Online Safety Act (9/27/24)
Iran-Supported Groups in the Middle East and U.S. Policy (9/26/24)
Salaries of Members of Congress: Congressional Votes, 1990-2024 (9/26/24)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Campaign Finance Policy: Recent Developments (9/25/24)
Credible Fear and Defensive Asylum Processes: Frequently Asked Questions (9/25/24)
Federal Support for School Safety and Security (9/24/24)
Government Shutdowns and Executive Branch Operations: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (9/24/24)
Adding Countries to the Visa Waiver Program: National Security and Tourism Considerations (9/23/24)
Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure (9/23/24)
U.S. Secret Service Protection Mission Funding and Staffing: Fact Sheet (9/23/24)
Why Is the Federal Reserve Reducing Interest Rates? (9/23/24)
Lebanese Hezbollah (9/20/24)
The Impact of the “Securing the Border” Interim Final Rule on Migrant Encounters and Processing (9/19/24)
Immigration Consequences of Unlawful Voting by Aliens (9/18/24)
Citizenship and Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population (9/17/24)
Religious Discrimination at School: Application of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (9/17/24)
Legal Effect of Marijuana Rescheduling on FDA’s Regulation of Cannabis (9/17/24)
Early Voting and Mail Voting: Overview & Issues for Congress (9/13/24)
Freedom of Speech: An Overview (9/13/24)
Analyzing Constitutionality Under the First Amendment's Free Speech Clause (9/12/24)
Equal Protection and Race- or Sex-Conscious Government Action: Case Developments (9/12/24)
Sports Gambling and Consumer Finance (9/12/24)
The Macroeconomic Effects of Artificial Intelligence (9/12/24)
Patriot Day: Fact Sheet (9/11/24)
Constitution and Citizenship Day Speech Resources: Fact Sheet (9/10/24)
Voter Registration: Recent Developments and Issues for Congress (9/10/24)
Election Worker Safety and Privacy (9/9/24)
Iran: Background and U.S. Policy (9/6/24)
Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 118th Congress (9/5/24)
Montana’s TikTok Ban Goes Before the Ninth Circuit (9/3/24)