Publications from the U.S. Government

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The Government Printing Office (GPO) prints and distributes official information for all branches of the federal government. Order official publications from the GPO bookstore.

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Find a Federal Depository Library - These libraries are located across the U.S. and offer free access to federal publications.
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Consumer Action Handbook – Order your free copy to get the latest tips on credit, money, filing a complaint, and more.
Publications.USA.gov – Read, download, and order consumer publications from federal agencies.

Search GPO Publications – Find federal publications from 1976 to present.
United States Government Manual – This is the official handbook of the federal government. It has comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
Budget of the U.S. Government – View the U.S. budget, categorized by Fiscal Year and President.
Federal Register – This official daily publication contains notices from federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
Audits from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) – The GAO investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars.

PubMed – Biomedical Literature – Search more than 22 million citations from the biomedical literature, including some full text articles.
Science and Technical Publications – Find scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information from the National Technical Information Service.
Energy Research – Search for science, technology, and engineering research information from the U.S. Department of Energy.