Government Resources

Direct links to where the laws are made.
Use the internal search to find where members of Congress stand on an issue or how a bill is fareing
The agencies make the regulations that enforce the laws. The people in the agencies are often experts in their fields. (This site is maintained by Louisiana State University)
As part of the research and education agency of the federal judicial system, this web site provides clearinghouse for information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government.
the home page for the state of Oregon. You can look for a job, renew a business license or find a state law.
Find out what is happening in the county, look up land use policy or the location of the nearest health clinic at this web site.
This is t he official web page of the county, find everything from assessment & taxation to the sheriff.
Find out more about our hometown on this web site.
This site from the city of Portland provides online copies of publications such as, "Get Involved in Portland's Streetcar Future!" and information on all the departments and their 'doings'.
This is a wonderful database finds information about indivdual locations throughout Portland. The information includes such things as: property assessment, crimes and census information.
Basic information about the U.S. Government can be found on this web site. (maintained by the Government Printing Office)