Sources & Citations

Our commitment to transparency through comprehensive source attribution and primary data verification.

Primary Government Sources

Congress.gov

Official source for all federal legislation. Provides bill text, status, sponsor information, voting records, and legislative history.

Used for: Bill text, legislative status, sponsor data, voting records
Authority: Library of Congress, official congressional database
Updated: Real-time as Congress acts

Federal Election Commission (FEC)

Campaign finance data for all federal candidates, including sponsors and cosponsors of legislation.

Used for: Campaign contributions, industry connections, funding sources
Authority: Federal Election Commission, official campaign finance database
Updated: Quarterly filing reports

Federal Register

Official journal of the federal government. Contains proposed rules, final rules, and public notices.

Used for: Regulatory context, implementation details, agency interpretations
Authority: National Archives and Records Administration
Updated: Daily publication

Congressional Record

Official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress.

Used for: Floor debates, member statements, legislative intent
Authority: United States Congress
Updated: Daily when Congress is in session

Supreme Court Opinions

Judicial interpretations that affect legislative implementation and constitutional considerations.

Used for: Constitutional analysis, judicial precedent, legal context
Authority: Supreme Court of the United States
Updated: As opinions are issued

News & Media Sources

Major News Organizations

Reuters, Associated Press, Bloomberg, Politico, The Hill, Washington Post, New York Times

Used for: Public reaction, stakeholder positions, real-time developments

Trade Publications

Industry-specific publications providing expert analysis and stakeholder perspectives

Used for: Industry impact analysis, expert opinions, sector-specific context

Policy Research Sources

Think Tanks & Research Institutions

Brookings Institution, Cato Institute, Heritage Foundation, Center for American Progress, RAND Corporation, Pew Research Center

Used for: Policy analysis, research studies, expert perspectives

Academic Sources

Peer-reviewed journals, law reviews, academic research papers

Used for: Theoretical frameworks, empirical research, scholarly analysis

Government Reports

GAO reports, CBO analyses, agency research, commission findings

Used for: Official government analysis, cost estimates, impact assessments

Source Verification Process

Automated Cross-Reference: Our systems automatically cross-reference data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Primary Source Priority: When conflicts exist between sources, official government sources take precedence over secondary sources.

Date Verification: All sources are timestamped and verified for currency to ensure readers have the most current information.

Link Verification: All external links are regularly checked to ensure they remain active and point to the correct information.

Citation Standards

Direct Links: Every claim that can be verified includes a direct link to the primary source material.

Contextual Citations: Sources are cited in context, showing exactly what information was obtained from each source.

Source Diversity: We strive to include multiple perspectives and sources to provide comprehensive coverage of each issue.

Transparency: Our methodology for source selection and verification is fully disclosed to maintain reader trust.