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POL1 200: American Politics

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CQ Researcher Plus Archive This link opens in a new window
full text of in-depth, unbiased background and analysis on timely political topics from 1991+ get the big picture, timeline, key actors, organizations

Almanac of American Politics
Demographic profiles of U.S. legislative districts, including past voting patterns, and profiles of elected officials. Note: The National Journal version is conveniently integrated with other National Journal publications. Use the ProQuest version for state by state comprehensive listings 2012-2018. And see the Clapp print holdings for historical coverage back to 1972.

National Journal Publications This link opens in a new window
Politics, policy, and government periodical published weekly, 1977 to present, including National Journal, The Hotline, and National Journal Daily.