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From the Department of State’s Bureau of International Information Programs, this website includes educational articles, videos, slide shows and brochures on U.S. government, politics and culture. The information is intended for international audiences and is available in English, Spanish, Russian, French, Chinese, Arabic and Persian. The “ U.S. Politics ” and “ U.S. Government ” sections can be especially useful for student presentations . ... more

Most of the debate over tax policy focuses on the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts, which expire at the end of 2010, but there are also many other tax breaks up for renewal before then, including the alternative minimum tax. To draw attention to the bulk of expiring tax breaks, the conservative House Republican Study Committee (RSC) has issued a two-page summary highlighting certain tax provisions that, if not extended, the RSC says will result in tax increases. The Joint Committee on Taxa... more

The Americans for Tax Reform site tracks state spending. Many states are taking action to increase transparency in government spending in 2008 because of the recently passed Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (S.2590) which passed House and Senate in September of 2006.  ... more

Interactive maps from CNN, NPR, and the FEC to help us keep up with all aspects of the current presidential elections. Source: Georgetown Law Library ... more