Thomas To Get a Makeover

The Library of Congress is updating Thomas by adding the following new features:

• Improved visual appearance.
• Headers, footers and other links for easy navigation.
• A left-side menu for quick access to main content sections.
• Ability to browse legislation by sponsor.
• Links to Senate hearings for nominations.
• Links to legislative resources and learning activities.
• A new help section.
• Links to the full text of treaties.

The intent is to make the site more user-friendly to the general public but even information professionals will appreciate the ability to search across congressional sessions. Watch for changes to start appearing this month.

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