Presidential Libraries
Standing and Online Museums. Once a president leaves office their memory and legacy lives on in the form of presidential libraries. Congress appropriates a set […]
Research
State of the Union
From Time to Time. Article II of the Constitution states the president “shall, from time to time, give to the Congress information on the state […]
Biographical Directory of Congress
The official database of every member of Congress. This database is useful in finding your current member of Congress, or any historic member. You […]
Congressional Committees
How Congress Operates. In order to complete Congress’ work of reviewing legislation, conducting oversight, and holding hears on matters relevant to the public concern a […]
Power of the Purse, Pork Barrel
Pork Barrel Spending. Pork barrel spending is one of the most controversial topics in recent American political history. Generally, pork barrel spending is the appropriation […]