Background Information
"The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session." [Source: GPO Access]
For additional background information see:
Congressional Record Research Guide at the U.S. Senate website
CRS Report for Congress: User's Guide to the Congressional Record
Congressional Record: About at GPO Access
Locate and access the Congressional Record and its precursors from early U.S. history. Select from the tabs above to explore:
Online Access to Current and Archival issues
Print Editions in the Five College Libraries
Microfiche formats at UMass Amherst
Librarian
Sika Berger
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Subjects: Anthropology, Archaeology, Economics, French Studies, Government, Public Policy, Social Work