Government Documents
Chase away the winter chill by diving into our "souper" secret--
While government documents are often associated with laws and data, they also a house a wealth of time-tested nutritional wisdom and regional flavors. From vintage USDA and wartime recipes to modern nutritional guides, we invite you to explore the "official" side of comfort food and discover how federal records have been helping Americans keep the ladle full for generations. Grab a recipe, get the pot simmering, and see how the Gov Docs Department does soup season!
Come browse some of our department’s favorite soup recipes! The display can be found at Marx Library on 2nd Floor South with a 5-page bibliography for additional information.
For more information on the topic of food, see our LibGuide Gov Docs: What's Cooking? Recipes & Cookbooks
40th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
On January 28, 1986, much of America tuned in to watch the historic launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-51L), highlighting the first Teacher in Space, Christa McAuliffe. As classrooms across the country watch the event live, they were a real-time witness as tragedy unfolded 73 seconds into the flight. A catastrophic explosion occurred as a result of a leak in one of two Solid Rocket Boosters that ignited the main liquid fuel tank. All seven astronauts died as a result, a reminder of the risks of space flight. The crewmembers of the Challenger represented a cross-section of the American population in terms of race, gender, geography, background and religion. The explosion became one of the most significant events of the 1980s, as billions around the world saw the accident on television and empathized with any one of the several crewmembers killed.
There is a display honoring this event on its 40th anniversary, in the Government Documents Dept., 2nd Floor South of Marx Library. A 7-page bibliography is available, highlighting the resources available from the library.
Topics in the News from Congressional Research Service
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/31/25 (CRS REPORT, R48606)
U.S. Financial Support to Argentina
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/30/25 (CRS REPORT, R48780)
Rescheduling Marijuana: Implications for Criminal and Collateral Consequences
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/30/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF12715)
Federal Role in U.S. Campaigns and Elections: Highlights
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/29/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF13141)
Christian Holidays: Fact Sheet
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/23/25 (CRS REPORT, R45000)
Defense Primer: Congress’s Constitutional Authority with Regard to the Armed Forces
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/23/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF10535)
Defense Primer: Legal Authorities for the Use of Military Forces
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/23/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF10539)
Defense Primer: President’s Constitutional Authority with Regard to the Armed Forces
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/23/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF10534)
Legal Consequences of Rescheduling Marijuana
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/22/25 (LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11105)
U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF): Background and Considerations for Congress
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/22/25 (CRS REPORT, RS21048)
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates in Late 2025
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/22/25 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12635)
Federal Role in U.S. Campaigns and Elections: An Overview
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/19/25 (CRS REPORT, R45302)
United Nations Issues: U.S. Funding to the UN System
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/19/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF10354)
Procedures for Declassifying Intelligence of Public Interest
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/19/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF12183)
Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/18/25 (CRS REPORT, 98-684)
Understanding the War Powers Resolution
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/17/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF13134)
Federal Data on Hate Crimes in the United States
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/16/25 (CRS REPORT, R46318)
Data Center Energy Infrastructure: Federal Permit Requirements
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/12/25 (CRS REPORT, R48762)
Congressional Involvement in the Celebration of Anniversaries of the Declaration of Independence
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/12/25 (CRS REPORT, R48473)
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 at 60 Years: Key Supreme Court Decisions Shaping the Law Today
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/10/25 (LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11382)
Presidential Pardon of Former Honduran President Convicted of Drug Trafficking
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/8/25 (CRS INSIGHT, IN12621)
Venezuela: Overview of U.S. Sanctions Policy
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/5/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF10715)
Resolutions to Censure the President: Procedure and History
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/5/25 (CRS REPORT, R45087)
Due Process and Public University Disciplinary Procedure
U.S. Congressional Research Service, 12/3/25 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF13126)