Links
Below are some excellent resources to better understand government and government affairs:
Government is Good - An unapologetic defense of government
Grants.gov - Lists all federal funding available and encourages online applications
Stateline.org - Information on what's happening in state legislatures
The National Journal Hotline - National Journal is a must read for detailed post-happening analyses of activities on Capitol Hill
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance - This site includes detailed descriptions of all federal grants. Searchable by topic or agency.
Congressional Quarterly's 'Congress 101' - Excellent, clear explanations of congress and its processes.
Federal Economic Development Programs - A complete list of federal economic development programs