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Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
The government health site for the state of Alaska. Includes information on alcoholism & drug abuse, medical assistance, public health, etc.
US Department of State
U.s.dept of State: Special Court for Sierra Leone
A background look at the violent war crimes and legal violations committed in Sierra Leone which led to the creation of the United Nations War Crimes Court in January 2002. The Special Court started to deliver verdicts for the crimes in...
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: The Cairo Conference, 1943
Read a brief account of the meeting Franklin Roosevelt had with Chiang Kai-Shek in Cairo in November, 1943, where they discussed the fight against Japan.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Office of the Historian: Milestones: 1830 1860
Concisely written accounts of three important events in the history and shaping of Texas: the Annexation of Texas, the Mexican-American War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo.
US Department of State
Freedom of Information Act
Full Text of the Freedom of Information Act is revealed in this U.S. Department site.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Archive: Inf Treaty of 1987
Copy of the INF Treaty made by the US and the USSR in December of 1987.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Archive: The History of the Salt Ii
The history of the US - USSR negotiations to limit the production and use of nuclear weapons. (1979)
Other
History of German American Relations: 1683 1900: History and Immigration
From the U.S. State Department, a comprehensive reference tool about the history of Germans in America starting in 1683 up until the present. Provides background, exhibits, digital images, statistics, teacher resources, internet links,...
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs:mid East Peace Summit
This site from Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the events at the Middle East Peace Summit at Camp David. You can read about the Israeli delegation, the latest news, texts from the summit, U.S. State Department material, and...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Analyzing Free and Fair Elections ( Nigeria 2007)
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson plan that analyzes the concept of "Free and Fair Elections" using U.S. State Department and student generated standards to examine Nigeria's 2007 elections. Provides step by step...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service
Outlines the role of the Fish and Wildlife Service in protecting, conserving, and researching the fish and wildlife of the United States. Includes information about the role of DDT and its environmental effects.
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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
The government health site for the state of Idaho. Includes news releases, services offered, newsletters, articles, Idaho health and vital statistics, etc.
US Department of Energy
U.s. Department of Energy: Wind Program: Wind Powering America: Maps
An interactive map of the United States that gives information about each state's wind power potential.
Other
U.s. Department of Labor: The Federal Budget Process
The Federal Government budgeting process is described. The link called "STEPS" further describes the budget process.
US Department of State
Dept. Of State: Consular Information Sheet: El Salvador
This site has information for traveling in El Salvador from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Hungary
Provides information on the Republic of Hungary's geography, people, government, economy, history, national security, foreign relations, and U.S.-Hungarian relations. (January 2012)
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Circle of Blue: National Security Assessment: Water Scarcity Disrupts Continents
Read this U.S. State Department report which finds a global confrontation between growing water demand and shrinking supplies, in addition to predictions for the next thirty years of water security.
Other
Defense Technical Info. Center: Joint Chiefs of Staff
The official web site for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Offers information on the people, organizations, and activities that make up the U.S. military forces.
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Blast Protection: A New Approach
With the weekly attacks on U.S. soldiers in Iraq surpassing 600, roadside bombs remain the weapon of choice for Iraqis intent on killing Americans. But beyond protecting soldiers on the ground, the U.S. military is also concerned about...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physician Assistants
Published by the U.S. Department of Labor, this site offers a great deal of information about the Physician Assistant career.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Sales Engineers
This U.S. Department of Labor site describes sales jobs, including working conditions, job outlook, qualifications, salary, etc.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Advertising, Promotions and Marketing Managers
This report, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor describes managerial-level jobs in advertising, marketing, and public relations. The report includes working conditions, needed training, salary, job outlook, etc.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Resource provide educational student activities, teacher resources, service learning, recreation education, and living with the wildlife.