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Government Information

This guide is designed to be an introduction to government information available at the CSULB University Library and what is available for free through the Internet.

Discover U.S. Data

Discover U.S. Data 

Explore comprehensive U.S. government data across a spectrum of fields. From economic insights and education statistics to energy trends and public health data, this guide connects you to the most authoritative and current information available from federal agencies.


Data.gov

  • Description: The home of the U.S. Government’s open data. Find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.

U.S. Census Bureau

  • Description: Provides data about the nation's people and economy. Every 10 years, it conducts the Population and Housing Census, in addition to more than 130 surveys and programs.

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

  • Description: The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

  • Description: Provides data on employment, wages, inflation (Consumer Price Index), productivity, and other aspects of the U.S. economy.

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

  • Description: Offers comprehensive and detailed statistics on the U.S. economy, including GDP, consumer spending, and international trade.

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) National News Feed

  • U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, November 2024This link opens in a new window The U.S. monthly international trade deficit increased in November 2024 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $73.6 billion in October (revised) to $78.2 billion in November, as imports increased more than exports. The goods deficit increased $5.4 billion in November to $103.4 billion. The services surplus increased $0.9 billion in November to $25.2 billion. Full Text Jan 7, 2025

National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)

  • Description: Publishes data related to agriculture, including production and supplies of food and fiber, prices paid and received by farmers, and more.

NASS National News Feed: Today's Reports

  • Turkey HatcheryThis link opens in a new window Eggs in Incubators on January 1 Down 1 Percent from Last Year. Poults Hatched During December Down 4 Percent from Last Year. Net Poults Placed During December...

Energy Information Administration (EIA)

  • Description: Provides data on energy production, consumption, reserves, prices, and other related information.

EIA National News Feed: Today in Energy

  • The eighth U.S. liquefied natural gas export terminal, Plaquemines LNG, ships first cargoThis link opens in a new window On December 26, 2024, Plaquemines LNG—the eighth liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in the United States—shipped its first cargo after achieving first LNG production in mid-December. Plaquemines LNG is one of two U.S. LNG export terminals that started LNG production in 2024. Corpus Christi Stage 3 (an expansion of the existing Corpus Christi LNG export terminal) also began LNG production in December 2024. Jan 13, 2025

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

  • Description: Offers data related to natural resources and hazards, focusing on ecosystems, environment, and geography.

 

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

  • Description: Provides extensive data on health-related research and studies, focusing on diseases and conditions.

 


NIH News Feed: News in Health

  • January 2025This link opens in a new windowJan 3, 2025
    About Faces : The Biology of Face and Head Formation
    Health Consequences of Early Exposure to Sugar
    Working Out to Stay Sharp : Can Exercise Keep Your Brain Healthier?
    What Are PFAS?
    Jane the Brain

 


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC News Feed: Preventing Chronic Disease

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