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here for the 2011 Government Relations Agenda.
The NASBP Government Relations team will continue to develop and to post new
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Federal Legislative and Regulatory Research Tools
- NASBP Federal Issues at a Glance: Talking Points for Capitol Hill Visits
Talking points for NASBP members visiting their congressional offices.
- Department of
Treasury, Financial Management Service (Treasury Dept's List of Approved
Sureties)
In order for a surety company to write
bonds on federal projects, such companies must receive a certificate of
authority issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management
Service (FMS). Companies receiving such certificates are listed on Circular 570,
published by the FMS. The listing of a company on Circular 570 does not
constitute an endorsement or recommendation by FMS of one company over other
sureties listed on Circular 570.
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Federal Register --
published daily
Find Federal rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and
organizations, as well as, executive orders and other presidential documents.
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U.S.
Code Search Engine
Search the U.S. Code, a consolidation and codification by subject matter of
the general and permanent laws of the U.S.
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U.S. Code of
Federal Regulations -- updated once a year
Find general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the
executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Issued on a
quarterly basis.
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U.S.
House of Representatives
Search, via the THOMAS web site, for a House bill or resolution, and also
for a committee report, presidential nomination, or a treaty.
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U.S.
Senate
Search, via the THOMAS web site, for a Senate bill or resolution, and also
for a committee report, presidential nomination, or a treaty.
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Congressional Record via GPO Access
Find the official record of proceedings and debates of the U.S. Congress
(published daily when Congress is in session). Vols. date from 140 (1994) to the
present.
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White House
Access U.S. Presidential news and documents.
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levels, visit our State Advocacy section.