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Major rural legislation, regulations and data resources to search for additional information.
The United States of AmericaConstitution Day
The National Archives and Records Administration.
The 221th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution is September 17th, 2008.
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Thomas Jefferson LetterTHOMAS
Library of Congress.
"In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, legislative information from the Library of Congress."
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Tractor in fieldUnited States Code: TITLE 7 -- AGRICULTURE
U.S. Government Printing Office.
The United States Code is divided by broad subjects into 50 titles, Title 7 is for Agriculture programs.
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Government Printing Office logoLegislative Branch Resources on GPO Access
United States Government Printing Office.
An index of Congressional and legislative branch materials. Examples of rural focused documents include the:
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Workers harvesting catfishClean Water Act
National Center for Agricultural Law Research and Information.
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (a/k/a Clean Water Act), 33 U.S.C. ยงยง 1251-1387
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State capitol domeDatabase on State Rural Legislation
National Conference of State Legislatures.
"The database includes legislation on rural economic development, education, health, infrastructure, fiscal issues, land use, housing, safety and criminal justice, and agriculture as it relates to rural development."
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Farm bill graphicFarm Bill Forums
United States Department of Agriculture.
Farm Bill information. From historical resources to current proposals.
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The National Center for Agricultural Law Research and Information logoThe National Agricultural Law Center
University of Arkansas. National Agricultural Law Center.
Provides access to publications and serves as a gateway to agricultural law resources on the Internet.
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Glass of WaterSafe Water Drinking Act
Environmental Protection Agency.
"The main federal law that ensures the quality of Americans' drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency sets standards for drinking water quality and oversees the states, localities, and water suppliers who implement those standards."
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Courthouse buildingWashLaw
Washburn University. School of Law.
Provides links to major State, Federal and International law sites.
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