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Research About Specific Topics
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Virtual Libraries
- The Electronic Policy Network
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- Information Today, Inc.
- My Virtual Reference Desk - reference guide to the Internet
- National Technology Transfer Center
- Stateline.org - Your Source for News on the States
- Webliography -- A Guide to Internet Resources