today in black history

March 18, 2024

Civil rights pioneer Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth was born on this date in 1922 in Birmingham, Alabama.


Reference Library


The Reference Library is an assortment of research reports, briefing papers, fact sheets, journal and newspaper articles, and other media to assist you in furthering your understanding of the issues we cover on NSnewstv.com.


Cost of Major U.S. Wars

Congressional Research Service

A review of the cost of major wars dating back to the American Revolution.


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Interim Report on Wartime Contracting

Commission on Wartime Contracting

The interim report of the U.S. Commission on Wartime Contracting.


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Inspector General Report

Department of Defense


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Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan and Other Global War on Terror

Congressional Research Service


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Dulles International Airport Terminals


Dulles International Airport (IAD) terminals.


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Reagan National Airport Terminal Map


Airport terminals at Reagan National Airport


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Reagan National Airport Parking Map


Parking at Reagan National Airport


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Dulles International Airport Parking Map


Parking at Dulles International Airport


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The Job Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan


An analysis of the Obama economic recovery plan by Dr. Christina Romer and Dr. Jared Bernstein.


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U.S. Budget FY 2009 Mid-Session Review


The FY 2009 Budget of the United States Government.


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Directory of the House of Representatives -111th Congress


The telephone and office directory for the U.S. House of Representatives for the 111th Congress.


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United States Constitution


The Constitution of the United States.


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Declaration of Independence


The Declaration of Indepence.


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A Brief History of African Americans in Washington, DC


"A Brief History of African Americans in Washington, D.C.," authored by Dr. Marya Annette McQuirter.


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National Park Service DC Map


A map provided by the National Park Service of downtown Washington, D.C., the Mall, West Potomac Park, the Tidal Basin and Capitol Hill.


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Maryland Area Regional Commuter Train (MARC) Map


The Maryland Area Commuter Train (MARC) operates between points in Maryland and the District of Columbia.


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Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Map


Virginia Railway Express operates commuter trains between points in northern Virginia and the District of Columbia.


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Capitol Hill Map


A map of the grounds of the United States Capitol and surrounding federal government buildings.


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DC Metro System Map


The Washington DC metropolitan area subway system map.


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Alternative Poverty Estimates, 2003

U.S. Census Bureau

The U.S. Bureau of the Census provides alternative poverty estimates for 2003.


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Memo on Poverty, 1964

White House

A memo from the Johnson administration era that explored the policy ramifications of poverty in the United States.


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Poverty Level, 1983

U.S. Census Bureau

U.S. Census Bureau details poverty in 1983.


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Poverty in the United States, 1969

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census reports on poverty in the United States in 1969.


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Poverty in the United States, 1986

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census examines poverty in the United States in 1986.


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Poverty in the United States, 1987

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census examines poverty in the United States in 1987.


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Poverty in the United States, 1989

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census examines poverty in the United States in 1989.


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Poverty in the United States, 1990

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census examines poverty in the United States in 1990.


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Poverty in the United States, 1991

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census examines poverty in the United States in 1991.


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Poverty in the United States, 1992

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census examines poverty in the United States in 1992.


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Poverty in the United States, 1995

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census examines poverty in the United States in 1995.


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Poverty in the United States, 1996

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census examines poverty in the United States in 1996.


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Poverty in the United States, 1997

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census examines poverty in the United States in 1997.


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Poverty in the United States, 1999

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census examines poverty in the United States in 1999.


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Poverty in the United States, 2000

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census examines poverty in the United States in 2000.


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Poverty in the United States, 2001

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census examines poverty in the United States in 2001.


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Poverty in the United States, 2002

U.S. Census Bureau

The Bureau of the Census examines poverty in the United States in 2002.


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