Links to U.S. Government Offices

Government Accounting Office
A searchable database of reports issued by the Government Accounting Office, an agency that does research for Congress.

Mine Safety and Health Administration
MSHA programs, mine safety statistics, and other information on mine safety and health.

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
An excellent source of original research on issues of industry-related safety and health.

OSHA Information System
A searchable source of information on OSHA regulations.

Railroad Retirement Board
This site offers explanations of benefits payable under the Railroad Retirement Act, including the new disability standards passed in July 1997.

Social Security Information
Provides information on Social Security benefits, including eligibility and the benefit formula. You may also request an earnings statement from this site to determine your benefits after retirement.

Superintendent of Documents
Search and retrieve full text of federal documents, locate federal publications, and purchase government information products from this site.

THOMAS
Track bills through Congress, find votes, read the text of bills - and more at this web site.

U.S. House of Representatives
Find out what's on the floor, in committee, and coming up soon. You can also contact your Representative and learn about the legislative process.

U.S. Senate
Information on your Senators, their committees, what bills are being discussed, who to contact and how to reach them.

Wage and Hour Division
Check here for information on the Davis-Bacon Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and other employment standards.