POTUS: Presidents of the United States

At this resource you will find background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites are also included.

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Report Card for America's Infrastructure

With each passing day, aging and overburdened infrastructure threatens the economy and quality of life in every state, city and town in the nation. The Report Card for America's Infrastructure will allow you to read about the infrastructure issues in your region and how you can help raise the grade on America's failing infrastructure. Related site: Full Coverage: Minneapolis Bridge Collapse.

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Information regarding I-35W Bridge

University of Minnesota Government Blog - http://govpubs.lib.umn.edu/

Star Tribune - http://www.startribune.com/

Pioneer Press - http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/

CNN - www.cnn.com

GOP’s August Message to Focus on Progress in Iraq

Seeking to generate momentum on Iraq leading up to the highly anticipated mid-September briefing by Gen. David Petraeus, House Republicans are expected to focus heavily on the war’s progress during the August recess to support the Bush administration’s case that the surge strategy is working and Congress should not pre-empt military leaders on the ground.

Read entire article at Roll Call.

Senate Moves on Ethics Bill

Ending months of stalls and internal struggles, the Senate is poised today to approve a major package tightening ethics rules and overhauling lobbying laws. Read entire article at Roll Call.