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THOMAS
best for-free internet site available
LEXIS CONGRESSIONAL
Search or use links on left for Hot Topics, Bill Histories, etc.
Has good topics such as Healthcare Reform, Medicaid & Medicare, Stem Cell Research – but it is only updated monthly.
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Find your State & National representatives AND send them a note while you're at it!
Project Vote Smart
Provides voting records of elected officials. Claims to be non-partisan & nonprofit. Search by office, then select Voting Record
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Looking for government or lega info? Start with the librarians listed on the right side of the page!
Ellis Library Gov Docs guide
Check this guide for a comprehensive list of resources plus contact info to our amazing gov doc specialists.
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Great folks to ask for help w/legal info
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Missouri Government LibGuide
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rules for government departments and agencies
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links to state legislative sites where you can typically track current/pending legislation.
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For finding other city & county ordinances; free if viewed online
Additional options
As there is no comprehensive internet directory for local ordinances, you might try Google or contact the local City/County Clerk’s Office.
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Marie Concannon
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106-B Ellis Library
University of Missouri
(573) 882-0748
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Sandy Schiefer
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Contact:
103 Reynolds Journalism Institute
University of Missouri
Columbia MO 65211
573-882-0660
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