Relevant Internet Resources

Constitution Finder
http://confinder.richmond.edu/

International Constitutional Law Index
http://www.oefre.unibe.ch/law/icl/index.html

International Budget Project:
Legislatures and Budget Oversight
http://www.internationalbudget.org/themes/LEG/index.htm

Congressional Budget Office:
http://www.cbo.gov

 

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