Another great general resource for congressional information is CapWeb's Jefferson Project , as in Thomas. It contains links to all types of political groups, watchdog groups, and political parties. Agencies Learn more about specific federal agencies or about your own state agencies . If you want to get the latest information about federal agencies, use the Federal Register , which lists U.S. federal agency announcements and information, such as presidential documents, agency meetings, grant opportunities, and proposed federal regulations. Learn about OSHA , and read about some of OSHA's success stories .
Courts Learn about federal courts and state courts .
For more about the court system, check out Chapter 5. Learn about issues and read the NCH Advocacy Tips for Communicating with Congress to find out the nuts and bolts of how to make phone calls, write letters, and meet with officials. Lobbying Compare the Web sites for the National Rifle Association and Handgun Control, Inc . Pair up and act as lobbyists and legislators using the information and legislation posted on these sites. Find out more information about your state's election process .