Helpful Government Links
FedWorld - U.S. Department of Commerce Program - The FedWorld.gov web site is a gateway to government information. This site is managed by the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) as part of it's information management mandate. In 1992, FedWorld was established by The National Technical Information Service (NTIS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, to serve as the online locator service for a comprehensive inventory of information disseminated by the Federal Government. This service assisted agencies and the public in electronically locating Federal Government information, both information housed within the NTIS repository and outside of NTIS.
Public Works Online - PUBLIC WORKS Online, like its parent magazine PUBLIC WORKS, is the voice of the professionals who serve America's communities. It serves the entire industry of key decision makers in public works department at all levels of municipal, county and state government. PUBLIC WORKS Online is balanced between the people, projects, and big issues that affect the public works sector. A quick tour: The home page of PUBLIC WORKS Online groups the content into two "wells" of information. In the lefthand column you'll find easy access to the PUBLIC WORKS Manual, allowing you to find products and manufacturers of interest to public works professionals. Next to the lefthand column is our editorial well, where you'll find links to articles about public works, divided into categories based on type of information. The major site sections, accessed via the tabs at the top of each page on the site, are: The Magazine: Current and past issues of PUBLIC WORKS MAGAZINE, organized by issue date, along with contact information and links to subscriptions and advertising information. Articles & Extras :Current and past articles from our annual Department of the Year contest as well as the Trendsetter and Top AEC listings. News & Research: Easy access to PUBLIC WORKS ever-expanding list of research-based articles featuring proprietary research conducted by the editors of PUBLIC WORKS. You can also read our latest editorial column, link directly to Hanley Wood Market Intelligence, or let us know what you think by taking our latest survey. Resources: Use our collection of interactive resources to stay connected with the industry. Browse upcoming events, locate associations, catch up on news from our free PUBLIC WORKS newsletter or use our current and past article links to enhance your understanding of material covered in PUBLIC WORKS magazine. Products: Easy access to the PUBLIC WORKS Manual's database of companies and products, along with articles about products of use to public-works professionals. Topics: Articles from PUBLIC WORKS magazine organized by the following topics: Roads & Bridges; Fleets & Trucks; Technology & Equipment; Water/Wastewater/Stormwater; Solid Waste; Facility & Asset Management; Personnel Management.
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - The Committee on Environment and Public Works' jurisdiction has grown from oversight of new Federal building construction, additions to the U.S. Capitol building and grounds, and the White House and its grounds, to legislative responsibility for the development of the Nation's interstate highway system, flood control and navigation projects. The committee's oversight extends to programs in five cabinet level departments and seven independent agencies, including the Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration and the Coast Guard, the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, etc.
United States Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration - FHWA is charged with the broad responsibility of ensuring that America's roads and highways continue to be the safest and most technologically up-to-date. Although State, local, and tribal governments own most of the Nation's highways, we provide financial and technical support to them for constructing, improving, and preserving America's highway system. Our annual budget of more than $30 billion is funded by fuel and motor vehicle excise taxes. The budget is primarily divided between two programs: Federal-aid funding to State and local governments; and Federal Lands Highways funding for national parks, national forests, Indian lands, and other land under Federal stewardship.
United States Government - USA.gov is the U.S. government's official web portal to all federal, state, and local government web resources and services. As the catalyst for a growing electronic government, USA.gov helps citizens navigate through government red tape. At USA.gov, you can apply for benefits online, contact a government agency, or use the Internet's most comprehensive search of government websites—all from one easy location.
USA Jobs - USAJOBS is the official job site of the US Federal Government. It's your one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.