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The Council of State Governments
The Council of State Governments (CSG) is a united front of state leaders which works to evoke change in the federal government, such as the 1995 enactment of the federal Unfunded Mandates Act. CSG also strives to consider ways to restore the balance of powers between the states and the federal government.

Governing Magazine
Governing is a monthly magazine whose primary audience is state and local government officials: governors, legislators, mayors, city managers, council members and other elected, appointed and career officials who set policy for and manage the day-to-day operations of cities, counties and states, as well as such governmental bodies as school boards and special districts.

The Institute for Electronic Government
The Institute for Electronic Government is a global resource for government leaders to explore, develop, and share strategies appropriate to our times -- public policy, cyberlaw, economic development, electronic commerce, delivery of services to citizens, constituency relationships, and replacing industrial-age institutions with the art of governance -- through digital-age technologies and networks.

The National Association of Counties (NACo)
NACo is the national voice for America's county governments, representing the American people at a grass-roots level. Member counties share important goals and concerns that impact the quality of life in communities across the nation, acting as a liaison with other levels of government; improving public understanding of counties; serving as a national advocate for counties; and providing a resource for counties to help them find innovative methods to meet the challenges they face.

The National Civic League
The National Civic League seeks to foster collaboration between citizens, government, business, and nonprofit organizations by promoting the principles of collaborative problem-solving and consensus-based decision-making in local community building.

The National Conference of State Legislatures
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) believes that legislative service is one of democracy's worthiest pursuits. As a national conduit for lawmakers to communicate with one another and share ideas, NCSL is dedicated to serving the United States, its commonwealths and territories, through research, publications, consulting services, meetings and seminars.

The National Governors' Association
The National Governors' Association provides direct access to information on U.S. state governors and shares the best ideas of the states. Also provides assistance on state-focused problems, information on state innovations and practices, and a bipartisan forum for governors to establish, influence and implement policy on national issues.

The National League of Cities
Through the National League of Cities (NLC), mayors and city council members share information that strengthens municipal government throughout the United States. NLC advances public interest, building democracy and community, and improving the quality of life by strengthening the performance and capabilities of local governments and advocating the interests of local communities through influencing national policy and building understanding and support for cities and towns.

Public WorksNetwork
Public Works Network is an online network of resources dedicated to government entities, private firms, and individuals engaged in ensuring that the public's infrastructure and basic services are designed, constructed, and operated in an effective, efficient, and economical way.

Publius: The Journal of Federalism
A journal devoted to the increase and diffusion of knowledge about federalism and intergovernmental relations. At this website, you can browse article titles, both past and present, but you must subscribe on-line to view articles.

The United States Conference of Mayors
The Conference of Mayors aids the development of effective national urban policy, strengthens federal-city relationships, ensures that federal policy meets urban needs, and provides mayors with leadership and management tools of value in their cities. Speaking with a united voice on matters pertaining to organizational policies and goals, each member-mayor contributes to development of national urban policy through service on one or more of the organization's 10 standing committees.

The Urban Institute
The Urban Institute is a nonprofit policy-research organization that investigates the social and economic problems confronting the United States and the government policies and public and private programs designed to alleviate them. The Institute's objectives are to sharpen thinking about American society's problems and efforts to solve them, improve government decisions and their implementation, and increase citizens' awareness about important public choices.

Temas de la Democracia
Publicación Electrónica de USIS, Vol. 2, No. 2, mayo de1997