Library Research Guides: POL1 200: American Politics: Find Interest Groups & Money

Lobbying and Money

Money in U.S. Politics (OpenSecrets.org) - who gives and who gets. See Influence & Lobbying to search for groups by industry, issue, and other parameters.

Tips on Identifying Interest Groups

Experts representing various interest groups often testify before Congress: Search databases from this guide for your topic, limit to Document Type: Hearings, and scan the text of the hearings for what groups are represented. Or search [your topic] + hearing in the library catalog.
Scrutinize news coverage carefully to find quotes from a spokesperson for an interest group or lobbyist
CQ Researcher often describes proponents and opponents on an issue - research these organizations

Policy File Index

Full-text public policy documents from think tanks, NGOs, and research organizations.
CQ Researcher

Full-text reports and analysis on political topics and policies, including education, public health, elections, human rights, immigration, the economy, and more.
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports

Full-text, authoritative reports and analysis on major policy issues from the CRS, a non-partisan body of the U.S. legislative branch that provides research on topics of interest to Congress. Also contains current information on appropriations bills and the Congressional budget process.
PAIS Index - Public Affairs Information Service

Articles and reports on public policy, international relations, and world politics, 1915-present.
Dates: 1915 CE-Present

Policy Commons
Policy Commons is a collection of research from the world’s leading policy experts, think tanks, IGOs and NGOs. **You will need to create a free account to use this resource.**