Government Documents
30th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing
The Oklahoma City bombing was a domestic terrorist truck bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 19, 1995. It resulted in 168 deaths, with over 700 non-fatal injuries. It was perpetrated by the activities of anti-government extremists Timothy McVeigh, the mastermind, and accomplice Terry Nichols. The bombing remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.
Responding to Terrorism Victims: Oklahoma City and Beyond (2000)
An Investigation of the Belated Production of Documents in the Oklahoma City Bombing Case (2002)
April 22nd is Earth Day!
First designated in 1970, Earth Day was created by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson as a way to address concerns surrounding the growing industrial pollution in America. Prior to 1970, a factory could spew black clouds of toxic smoke into the air or dump tons of toxic waste into a nearby stream, and it was perfectly legal. Consequently, Nelson sought to capitalize on student anti-war protests by organizing campus teach-ins to raise awareness on environmental issues as well. It was ultimately a successful endeavor, as these teach-ins and demonstrations forced the issue onto the national agenda. By December 1970, Congress had authorized the creation of a new federal agency to tackle environmental issues, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
While environmental activism and policy making are essential parts of building a more sustainable and eco-friendly future, individual actions still greatly impact our environment as well. Therefore, many of the documents curated for our display aim to help individuals become more environmentally conscious in their own personal lives. From at-home recycling to community clean-up efforts, there are plenty of easy ways to better invest in our planet.
We invite you now to browse some of our department’s resources and commemorative display as we celebrate Earth Day 2025! The display can be found at Marx Library on 2nd Floor South with a pamphlet and 8-page bibliography for more information.
Recent related resources:
Plastic Pollution and Policy Considerations: Frequently Asked Questions
U.S. Congressional Research Service, March 7, 2025 (CRS Report, R48293)
International Agreement on Plastic Pollution: Negotiations
U.S. Congressional Research Service, Jan. 22, 2025 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF12690)
Topics in the News
Russia’s War Against Ukraine: Ceasefire Talks and Related Issues by Andrew S. Bowen and Cory Welt
U.S. Congressional Research Service, March 26, 2025 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12534)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by Kavya Sekar
U.S. Congressional Research Service, March 20, 2025 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12241)
U.S. Agency for International Development: An Overview by Emily M. McCabe
U.S. Congressional Research Service, March 14, 2025 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF10261)
Gender and School Sports: Federal Action and Legal Challenges to State Laws by Jared P. Cole and Madeline W. Donley
U.S. Congressional Research Service, March 11, 2025 (CRS REPORT, R48448)
Congressional and Presidential Authority to Impose Import Tariffs by Christopher T. Zirpoli
U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 27, 2025 (CRS REPORT, R48435)
Trump Administration Deactivates the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database by Nathan James
U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 26, 2025 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12515)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by Emma K. Tatum and William R. Morton
U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 26, 2025 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF10482)
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget: Background, Trends, and Policy Options by Karl E. Schneider, Graham C. Tufts, and Baird Webel
U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 24, 2025 (CRS REPORT, R48295 )
Enforcement of Court Orders Against the Executive Branch by Joanna R. Lampe
U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 20, 2025 (CRS LEGAL SIDEBAR, LS11271)
The White House. EXECUTIVE ORDER (Feb. 19, 2025)
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Acts: Recent Events and Background by R. Eric Petersen
U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 18, 2025 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF12911)
The Alien Enemy Act: History and Potential Use to Remove Members of International Criminal Cartels by Jennifer K. Elsea
U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 18, 2025 (CRS LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11269)
U.S. Department of Education: Background and Statutorily Established Officers, Positions, and Offices by Henry B. Hogue and Rebecca R. Skinner
U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 14, 2025 (CRS REPORT, R48425)
Reductions in Force (RIFs): An Overview by Taylor N. Riccard
U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 13, 2025 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF12908)
Rescission of Executive Order 11246 “Equal Employment Opportunity”: Legal Implications by David H. Carpenter and Abigail A. Graber
U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 12, 2025 (CRS LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11268)
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Executive Order: Early Implementation by Clinton T. Brass and Dominick A. Fiorentino
U.S. Congressional Research Service, Feb. 6, 2025 (CRS INSIGHT, IN124936)