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Susan Yackley


USEFUL LINKS
1. The Federal Citizen Information Center
For over 35 years, the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) has been a trusted one-stop source for answers to questions about consumer problems and government services. 1 (800) FED-INFO.
As the U.S. government’s official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. You’ll find a rich treasure of online information, services, and resources: http://USA.gov
For free publications: http://www.Pueblo.gsa.gov
Links to Federal kids’ sites along with some of the best kids’ sites from other organizations all grouped by subject: http://Kids.gov
Consumer Action Handbook online: http://ConsumerAction.gov
2. League of Women Voters
http://www.lwv.org/
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political grassroots organization since 1920, encourages informed and active participation in all levels of government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
3. Vote 411
http://www.vote411.org/
Launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF) in October of 2006, VOTE411.org is a “one-stop-shop” for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on all aspects of the election process.
4. Project Vote Smart
http://www.vote-smart.org/index.htm
As a national library of factual information, Project Vote Smart covers your candidates and elected officials in five basic categories: biographical information, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances and interest group ratings.
5. Congress.org
http://www.congress.org
Congress.org is a private, non-partisan company that specializes in facilitating civic participation.
6. American Blog
http://www.americanblog.org/
American Blog is the only online 50 State Blog Network dedicated to helping online communication in a multi-partisan manner. AmericanBlog.org is designed to promote collaboration and conversations between citizens, educators, politicians, students, and the community.
#7. The White House
http://www.whitehouse.gov/