CQ Press Releases Washington Information Directory, 2009–2010

Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washington DC (June 25, 2009) ― The newest edition of CQ Press’s widely acclaimed Washington Information Directory is hitting bookshelves this week. It is the definitive, one-stop source for finding contacts at governmental and nongovernmental agencies and organizations in Washington, D.C.

Described as “an asset to the reference collection of every library” by American Reference Books Annual, the Washington Information Directory is a thoroughly researched guide that provides fast and easy access to the most accurate, up-to-date information available. The Directory can be used to locate groups and organizations involved with immigration policy, contact a U.S. representative or senator, find an official at a national or international disease control organization, research internships and opportunities to get involved in local or national politics, and much more. With more than 10,000 listings, Washington Information Directory, 2009–2010 offers:

• updated coverage reflecting the Obama administration, including resources in education, immigration, health care, consumer and food safety, mortgage/student loans, the housing and credit crises, privacy and security, and political participation
• information on groups involved with war and conflict issues, including lobbying groups active in international affairs and anti-war movements
• fully updated contact information for the 111th Congress
• presentation of congressional committees and subcommittees in at-a-glance text boxes, information on new agencies, posts, and other sources of assistance created in response to the financial crisis, such as the Real Estate Assessment Center within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the MakingHomeAffordable Web site

The Washington Information Directory is easy to navigate, with nineteen chapters arranged alphabetically by subject, and serves as an excellent reference for professionals in public policy, law, business, political science, and social sciences, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. It is also available as a fully searchable online edition.

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