Publications generated by a government body, public records, reports and statistics such as census records, laws, Supreme Court decisions and treaties are excellent sources of primary materials. The John W. Wydler Government Information Depository of Hofstra University is a virtual depository designated by the U.S. Federal government. Click the link above for information about the depository, guidance for using the collection, and contact information for additional help.
Please note: Congressional Publications also provides access to many Congressional Research Service Reports (CRS). These reports are published to provide non-partisan research to U.S. congress. The reports are authored by experts and cover many topics. They are especially useful to students.
You can also find CRS reports here.