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CQ Researcher & ArchivesThis link opens in a new windowEach single-themed report is researched and written by a seasoned journalist, footnoted and professionally fact checked. The consistent, reader-friendly organization provides researchers with an introductory overview, which poses and addresses relevant questions; a background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; a pro/con debate by representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources.
Hein Online Law LibraryThis link opens in a new windowSearch for debates of Congress and Congressional Hearings
Reading policy papers can help you understand the policy you are analyzing. The history of past and present policies can help you put the issue into perspective.