The name Drew Pearson might not be well known today to most people, but from the early 1930s until 1969, he wrote the highly influential (and controversial) syndicated column, "Washington Merry-Go-Round". The column served a muck-racking function for the highest levels of government in the United States. During his long tenure, Pearson wrote on the subject of unscrupulous public officials and...

Located at Bowdoin College, Mitchell's alma mater, this site is an outstanding model for any archive or library hosting personal papers as well as a boon to researchers. George Mitchell has led a distinguished career as Senator for Maine, Majority Leader, Special Advisor on the Northern Ireland peace process, and chairman of various committees. At the site, users will find very well organized...

The Vote Smart Web is a new service made available by Project Vote Smart, a non-profit organization that makes factual information about politicians available for free. Project Vote Smart's database is available in conjunction with other sources of political information found on the Internet, and is researcher assisted via an 800 number. Links include the '96 presidential campaign, issues,...