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Public Affairs/Public Policy/Think Tanks

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Related Web Sites for Public Affairs/Public Policy/Think Tanks

Opportunities in Public Affairs - This site includes public affairs job openings in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, Covering entry through senior level positions
Public Affairs Opportunities - Subscription required to receive current opportunities in Public Relations, Government Affairs, Legislation, Print & Broadcast Journalism on Capitol Hill, in nonprofits, corporations, and Federal Agencies in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by subscribing to Opportunities in Public Affairs.
World Directory of Think Tanks
The National Political Index
Psychology, Public Policy, and Law
The Ralph Nader Page

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Professional Associations/Organizations for Public Affairs/Public Policy

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs OASD (PA)
The Brookings Institution - The Brookings Institution is a private nonprofit organization devoted to independent research and innovative policy solutions. Celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2006, Brookings analyzes current and emerging issues and produces new ideas that matter - for the nation and the world.
The Heritage Foundation - A public policy think tank. Publishes Policy Review Magazine. Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institute - a think tank - whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.
Illinois Policy Institute
The Ralph Nader Page
RAND - The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution focusing on policy and decision making through research and analysis.
Think Tanks and Public Interest Organizations
Project Vote Smart Think Tanks and Research Institutes
State-based Think Tanks
World Directory of Think Tanks

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