Research Guides: Political Fact Checking: Government Sources

Federal Government Sources

American Fact Finder (Census Bureau) This link opens in a new window Tables, reports, and maps of population estimates and census data.

Congressional Budget Office
Since 1975, CBO has produced independent analyses of budgetary and economic issues to support the Congressional budget process. Each year, the agency’s economists and budget analysts produce dozens of reports and hundreds of cost estimates for proposed legislation. CBO is strictly nonpartisan; conducts objective, impartial analysis; and hires its employees solely on the basis of professional competence without regard to political affiliation.

FedStats This link opens in a new window Statistics from the federal government that cover economics, population and household information, government spending, and more.
Gov Info This link opens in a new window Official publications from all three branches of the federal government.
Statistical Abstract of the United States (Census Bureau) This link opens in a new window Statistics on U.S. population, business, education, health, and more up to 2011.
Congress.gov This link opens in a new window Current and historical federal legislative information, including bills and committee reports.
USA.gov This link opens in a new window Information about all U.S. government services. Covers taxes, disabilities, veterans, elections, and more.

Code of Virginia This link opens in a new window Virginia General Assembly database providing information on past and current bills, codes, resolutions, and more.
Commonwealth of Virginia This link opens in a new window Official web site of Virginia. Includes resources about business, education, employment, and the economy.

Virginia's Legislative Information System
Provides access to the Virginia General Assembly's bills and resolutions. General Assembly sessions can be tracked from 1994 to the present.
Virginia General Assembly
Includes a "Citizen's Guide" with tips on how to track a bill and how to contact your legislator.

City of Fredericksburg
Official website of the City of Fredericksburg. The site provides information on the City's budget, code, council, departments and manager.
Spotsylvania County
Find information about Spotsylvania County.
Stafford County
Find information about Stafford County.