Research Guides: CSPS 7115 Clinton School of Public Service: Researching Government Publications

Karen Russ

Carol Macheak

Researching Congressional Resources

One of the most widely known congressional publications is the hearing.

These provide:

text of the discussions in the meetings of a particular committee
include testimony from experts in the field being investigated.
budget hearings discuss funding of projects and other hearings (experts often provide testimony for or against a subject under debate)

Congress.gov This link opens in a new window
Provides legislation from the 107th Congress (2001) to the present, members of Congress profiles from the 93rd Congress (1973) to the present, and selected member profiles from the 80th through the 92nd Congresses (1947 to 1972).
Arkansas State Legislature This link opens in a new window
Provides information on Arkansas legislators, legislative committees, session bills and resolutions, meetings and events. Includes full-text access of the Arkansas code.

Researching European Union Publications

The European Union is a unique economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. The UALR Otteneheimer Library is the only library in Arkansas with the publications from the EU agencies. While the older materials are available in the circulating collection, the more recent publications are frequently free online.