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标题：Government Sites
作者：Heidi LaFleche
期刊名称：Yahoo! Internet Life
印刷版ISSN：1088-0070
出版年度：2002
卷号：June 2002
出版社：Ziff Davis Media Inc.

Government Sites

Heidi LaFleche

Consumer Help

Historically, government Web sites have tended to be hard to find and confusing to use. Luckily, that��s changing. The recently revamped FirstGov [firstgov.gov], ��your first click to the U.S. government,�� organizes sites around common tasks: Find national parks, apply for a passport, register to vote. You can also search for grants and apply for government jobs.

For the straight dope on scams, product recalls, and privacy issues, visit the Federal Consumer Information Center [pueblo.gsa.gov].

Education

The Library of Congress [loc. gov] has created a shining example of a government site done right. It��s rich in research tools and exhibit highlights, and it has fun, stimulating content for children.

Smithsonian Institution [si.edu] is the best springboard to other national museums, but be sure to tour the site before departing.

Politics & Law

The White House: Government [whitehouse.gov/government] links to Cabinet members and other Bush administration VIPs. Aspire to join their ranks? Apply for presidential appointments online.

Connect with Congress at The United States Senate [www.senate.gov] and U.S. House of Representatives [www.house.gov]; track legislation at Thomas [thomas.loc.gov], named for ��the spirit of Thomas Jefferson.��