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History: 79-300 History of American Public Policy: Policy Papers

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Policy/Research Papers

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (U. S. State Department)
Leads the U.S. efforts to promote democracy, protect human rights and international religious freedom, and advance labor rights globally.

CQ Researcher plus Archive
1923-present. Unbiased research reports on timely topics. Each report provides an introduction, overview, background, current situation, outlook chronology, pro/con, bibliography, etc. Keyword search for additional reports also show links to other relevant reports. Database Guide.

CRS Reports
A "think tank" that provides reports to members of Congress on a variety of topics relevant to current political events. Congressional Research Service (CRS) is the public policy research arm of Congress.
Harvard Kennedy School Think Tank Search
Search or browse and extensive list of think tanks.

Homeland Security Digital Library
Collection of documents related to Homeland Security from variety of sources including federal, state and local agencies

PolicyArchive
Comprehensive digital library of public policy research containing over 30,000 documents.

Policy File Index
Access to reports and information produced by prominent policy institutes, "think tanks" and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Rand Corporation
Nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis. Focuses on such issues as health, education, national security, international affairs, law and business, the environment, and more.