The gopher, which contains hundreds of files on the economy, energy, foreign trade, business, and industry, has long been a staple source for economic and social science researchers. STAT-USA is also free to participating Federal Depository Libraries. The University of Michigan Library, which began the service before most federal agencies had access to the Internet, is presently considering the merits of archiving the existing gopher. The Department of State and University of Illinois at Chicago Libraries now distribute via email full texts of two US Department of State publications that provide key official information on US foreign policy. It includes key speeches by the President and Secretary of State and other senior officials as well as regular listings of US treaty actions.
Users can view the list by worth or alphabetically.
In addition, there is a Rich List Generator that allows the list to be searched by net worth, home state, age, industry, and marital status. Explanation of list methodology is also available. Vice presidential debates from 1984 through 1992 are also included. The site is searchable. Also at the site are news briefings, a section on information for teachers, and a poignant photo essay depicting refugee life.