American topics
These databases provide good coverage of American issues.
- America: History and LifeThis database focuses on all aspects of American history, including political history.
- CQ Electronic LibraryCQ Researcher has reports on various topics in the news and before Congress. This is a good place to find background information. Also, it's helpful for finding paper topics.
- Who Represents Me?Up to date information on your city, state, and federal representatives from the League of Women Voters of the City of New York and the CUNY Graduate Center
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- From any database use
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