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FirstGov (http://www.firstgov.gov). FirstGov.gov, the official U.S. gateway to all government information, is the catalyst for a growing electronic government. On FirstGov.gov, you can search millions of web pages from federal and state governments, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Most of these pages are not available on commercial websites. FirstGov has the most comprehensive search of government anywhere on the Internet. Origin: G. Type: P. Audience: A.

 

FirstGov en Espanol (http://www.firstgov.gov/Espanol/index.shtml). Spanish language version of FirstGov. Origin: G. Type: P. Audience: A.

 

KidsGov (http://www.kids.gov). U.S. government interagency Kids' Portal. This site was developed and is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center. It provides links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject. Origin: G. Type: P. Audience: K, Y.

 

FirstGov Para niños y jóvenes (For Kids and Youth) (http://firstgov.gov/Espanol/Topics/Ninos.shtml).  Spanish language version of Kids.Gov. Origin: G. Type: P. Audience: K, Y.

 

FedStats (http://www.fedstats.gov). The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies. Includes direct access to statistical data, map statistics, and a statistics reference shelf.  Origin: G. Type: P. Audience: A.

 

FedStats for Kids (http://www.fedstats.gov/kids). Linked list of statistical agencies that provide special web pages for kids in elementary through high school. The web pages include fun facts, games, project ideas, and career information. Origin: G. Type: P. Audience: K, Y.

 

GPO Access (http://www.gpoaccess.gov/). GPO Access is a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the Federal Government. The information provided on this site is the official, published version and the information retrieved from GPO Access can be used without restriction, unless specifically noted. This free service is funded by the Federal Depository Library Program and has grown out of Public Law 103-40, known as the Government Printing Office Electronic Information Enhancement Act of 1993. Origin: G. Type: P. Audience: A.

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C-Commercial. G-Government. N-Nonprofit.
P-Portal. L-Link. D-Destination.
A-All. K-Kids. Y-Young Adults. T-Teachers

 

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