Web Directory

» Data.gov
   Official U.S. government site providing increased public access to federal government datasets. Includes metadata, how to access the datasets, and tools that leverage them.
   http://www.data.gov/

» ExpectMore.gov
   Assessments of the performance of every Federal program and improvements, from the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
   http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/expectmore/

» FactCheck.org - Annenberg Political Fact Check
   Monitors the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases. Offers email newsletter. From the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
   http://www.factcheck.org/

» Follow the Money
   Searchable database of state-level campaign contributions, searchable by candidate, contributor, office and state. Includes research and reports. From the National Institute on Money in State Politics.
   http://www.followthemoney.org/

» Guardian.co.uk - World Government Data: United States
   Searchable directory of U.S. Government databases.
   http://www.guardian.co.uk/world-government-data/search?facet_country=US

» IT Dashboard
   Official government website allows federal agencies, industry, the general public and other stakeholders to view details of government information technology investments. Includes portfolio, tools, data feeds and FAQ.
   http://it.usaspending.gov/

» OMB - Earmarks Database
   Database of earmarks provided by the Congress for projects or programs, in appropriation and authorization bills, which circumvent the merit-based or competitive allocation process. From the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
   http://www.earmarks.omb.gov/

» Opensecrets.org
   Guide to money in U.S. politics, including campaign money amounts and sources, searchable by party, candidate, lobbyist and election cycle. From the Center for Responsive Politics.
   http://www.opensecrets.org/

» Political Money Line
   Seeks to facilitate public access to information from government and non-government sources on issues of accountability, governance and representation. Features candidate, PAC and party disbursements, donors and news.
   http://www.politicalmoneyline.com

» Politics1
   Directory of American politics. Features links to information on ideologies, issues, parties and candidates.
   http://www.politics1.com/

» Project Vote Smart
   Non-partisan information on U.S. federal and state candidates, ballot measures, issues and legislation. Includes directory of national and state political resources.
   http://www.votesmart.org/

» Recovery.gov
   Searchable database of how and where tax dollars are spent as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
   http://www.recovery.gov/

» Sunlight Foundation
   Making government transparent and accountable by focusing on the digitization of government data and the creation of tools and web sites to make that data easily accessible for all citizens.
   http://sunlightfoundation.com/

» The Center for Public Integrity
   Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization works to provide the American people with the findings of our investigations and analyses of public service, government accountability and ethics related issues. Features news, projects and reports.
   http://www.publicintegrity.org/

» USAspending.gov
   Searchable database of each Federal award, providing the amount, name and location of the receiving entity, transaction type, funding agency, etc., from the Obama-Coburn Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006.
   http://www.USAspending.gov

» WhoRunsGov.com
   In-depth profiles of government decision-makers and institutions. Includes administration, legislators, governors, aides and committee staff, and experts at think tanks and interest groups.
   http://www.whorunsgov.com/