Research Guides: Databases To Get You Started: Statistics, News, Govt. Info.

Statistics, News, and Government Info

PolicyMap Database
Easy-to-use online mapping with data on demographics, real estate, health, jobs, and more in communities across the US.
Data.gov
Data.gov is a government website containing federal, state, and city datasets on various topics such as agriculture, climate, education, finance, health, public safety, and more.
ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States*
The ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.

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Newsbank: Access World News *
A comprehensive news collection for exploring issues and events at the local, regional, national, and international level, including print and online-only newspapers, blogs, journals.
NYTimes.com*
This guide explains how to set up your New York Times account using a UCI email address. Access to NYT content is also available through our library computers as well as through UCI Mobile WiFi.
The Proquest New York Times*
This database contains comprehensive digital coverage from 1980 to current of local, regional, national, and international news.
ProQuest News & Newspapers*
The ProQuest News and Newspapers database includes news information from 600 of the world's newspapers and wire feeds with full-page images of recent editions of essential and most-requested newspaper titles. Coverage varies, mostly current, beginning from mid-18th century to today’s news.
Factiva Database *
Provides worldwide full text coverage of local and regional newspapers, trade publications, business newswires, press release wires, media transcripts, news photos, business-rich Web sites, investment analyst reports, market research reports, country and regional profiles, company profiles, historical market data
United States Papers*
Local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers via Access World News

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ProQuest Congressional Publications*
Access to a comprehensive collection of historic and current congressional information. Includes full text of congressional publications, finding aids, a bill tracking service, public laws, and other research materials. Researchers can access information about Congress, including member biographical and committee assignment information, voting records, and financial data. Also includes Executive Branch documents.
Policy Archive
A comprehensive digital library of public policy research containing over 30,000 documents. It collects and disseminates summaries and full texts, videos, reports, briefs, and multimedia material of think tank, university, government, and foundation-funded policy research. It offers a subject index, an internal search engine, abstracts, and email notifications of newly added research.
Data.gov
Data.gov is a government website containing federal, state, and city datasets on various topics such as agriculture, climate, education, finance, health, public safety, and more.
USA.gov
Find United States data and statistics by topic. Offers A-Z Index of U.S. Government Agencies.

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