Books

   National Security, Information Plus Reference Series
        (Ref HA 209 .I54 N28)
    Immigration and Illegal Aliens, Information Plus Reference Series
        (Ref HA 209 .I54 I5)
    United States Government Manual 
        The United States Government Manual provides an overview and organizational chart for
        many departments and agencies. 
        Also available in REF JK 421.A3.
        (http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/index.html)

     Additional books may be found using the library catalog.

Current Events
 

    The Hill 
        Is a weekly non-partisan newspaper covering people and politics of the U.S. Congress
        (http://www.hillnews.com)

    MSNBC
        Has links to Newsweek magazine and NBC news programs and is a good place for ideas
        http://www.msnbc.msn.com/)
    Global Security.org
        Has current news
        (http://www.globalsecurity.org/security/)

Databases - Off-campus access needs User Name & Password

    Opposing Viewpoints
        To Search: Click on one of the listed topics to find statistics, articles and essays or
        Type in key words in box next to "Enter your search term(s)."
    LexisNexis™ Academic - newspaper articles, TV & radio transcripts, Congressional hearings
        To Search: For recent article (no older than 2 years) enter word(s) in the white box and click
        on Search button.
        To sort by date, click on the red "Date"
    MasterFILE Premier
        To Search: Type in key word in box under "Find" (for more than one word, use and
        between the words).
        Can also search for Cover Story on topic by clicking on "Advanced Search" tab

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Internet Resources - Homeland Security

     Federal Emergency Management Agency 
        Is part of the Homeland Security Department
        (http://www.fema.gov/)
    Homeland Security  
        From the White House
        (http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/homeland/index.html)
    Homeland Security Institute  
        Is a federally funded research center that analyzes and advises in areas important to security
        (http://www.homelandsecurity.org/)
    Journal of Homeland Security 
        Has full-text articles from this periodical
        (http://www.homelandsecurity.org/newjournal/)
    Office of Homeland Security (Tennessee)
        (http://www.state.tn.us/homelandsecurity/)
    Ready.gov from the Homeland Security Department 
        Has advice for threats
        (http://www.ready.gov/)
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs
        (http://hsgac.senate.gov/)
    U.S. Department of Defense Homeland Defense
        (http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/homeland/)
    U.S. Department of Homeland Security
        (http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm)
    U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security
        (http://hsc.house.gov/)

    Electronic Privacy Information Center  
        This is a public interest research center in Washington, D.C., which focuses attention on civil liberties
        and privacy issues.  See also http://www.epic.org/privacy/terrorism/hr3162.html.
        (http://www.epic.org/privacy/terrorism/usapatriot/default.html)
    Highlights of the USA Patriot Act
        From the Department of Justice
        (http://www.lifeandliberty.gov/subs/h_patact.htm)
    USA Patriot Act from GPO Access  
        P.L. 107-56, October 26, 2001.  Check any amendments in the U.S. Code
        in LexisNexis™ Academic database.
        (http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=107_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ056.107.pdf)
    USA Patriot Act from the Library of Congress
        H.R. 3162
        (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d107:h.r.03162:)
    USA Patriot Act Information
         From the Department of the Treasury
        (http://www.fincen.gov/pa_main.html)

Public Opinion

    The Gallup Organization   
        Surveys public opinions
        (http://www.gallup.com/)
    Harris Poll
        (http://www.harrisinteractive.com)
    Odum Institute Data Archive Services
        Has a Public Opinion Poll Database from the University of North Carolina
        (http://datalin2.irss.unc.edu/VDC/index.jsp?op_id=o%3Dvdc)
    PollingReport.com - Public Opinion Online
        Provides independent, nonpartisan information on trends
        (http://pollingreport.com/)

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Public Policy

    Brookings Institution 
        Emphasizes economics, foreign and domestic policy
        (http://www.brook.edu/default.htm)
    Cato Institute 
        Focuses on limited government, free markets, and public involvement
        (http://www.cato.org)
    Center for Strategic & International Studies 
        Provides leaders with information on current and global issues
        (http://www.csis.org)
    Institute for Policy Studies 
        Promotes justice and human rights
        (http://www.ips-dc.org)
    Public Agenda 
        Overview of public policy issues and some information on public opinion about that issue. 
        Some links to headlines may not be available.
        (http://www.publicagenda.org)
    Rand 
        Is a nonprofit research organization that analyzes policy issues.  Congressional Resources
        is of interest.
        (http://www.rand.org)

Statistics

    FedStats
        (http://www.fedstats.gov/index.html)
    InfoPlease 
        An almanac of various facts
        (http://www.infoplease.com/)
    Statistical Resources on the Web  
        Is from the University of Michigan
        (http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/stats.html)
    U.S. Census Bureau
        (http://www.census.gov/)
    World Factbook
        Is from the CIA
        (https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html)

Other Links