Washington Information Directory (WID) is the essential one-stop source for information

on U.S. governmental and nongovernmental agencies and organizations. WID provides capsule descriptions that help users quickly and easily find the right person at the right organization.



With more than 10,000 listings, the 2010- 2011 edition of WID features:



Thoroughly researched coverage of the Obama administration, the Supreme Court, immigration, health care, consumer safety, mortgage/student loans, the housing and credit crises, privacy and security, and political participation





Information on groups involved with war and conflict issues, including lobbying groups active in international affairs and antiwar movements





Fully updated contact information for the 111th Congress, Second Session





At-a-glance boxes with Congressional committee and subcommittee information





Information on new agencies and posts



WID also features up-to-date contact information for the high-level advisory positions or "czar" appointed by President Obama that oversee:





The auto industry
Green energy
Health-care
Technology
Stimulus accountability



WID provides contact information for:



Congress and federal agencies
Nongovernmental organizations
Policy groups, foundations, and institutions
Governors and other state officials
U.S. ambassadors and foreign diplomats



Key Features



Contact information for Congress, federal agencies, international, national, and local organizations and offices
Reference boxes and organization charts augmenting the text
Three easy ways to find information: name, organization, and subject indexes