ProQuest Congressional Publications (1789 - present)
Primary source collection of congressional documents, including hearings on all aspects of U.S. social, economic, and political history. Testimony is provided from a wide range of community leaders and ordinary citizens. House and Senate publications document the transformation of the U.S. from thirteen colonies into a world power, and featured topics include war, nuclear energy, space exploration, terrorism, and human rights, among others. **Patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this resource before searching.**
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Government and Law;
Law;
United States History;
Political Science;
Statistics
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Dates of Coverage:
1789-present
Update Frequency:
N/A
Print Equivalent:
A print edition of Congressional Index is available in the Science Industry and Business Library with the call number *R-SIBL KF49.C6 Latest ed. Earlier editions are available in the Science Industry and Business Library with the call number JBL 93-201 7
Provider:
ProQuest
Format:
Web
Language:
English
Output type:
Print, Email, Download