Consumer/Legal Databases

Consumer Reports
Search Consumer Reports magazine index and find full-text articles.
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Consumer Checkbook
Reviews of local services: auto repair shops, dentists, plumbers, health plans and much more.
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California Courts Self Help Center
Guidance for non-lawyers on the most common legal problems.
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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Find federal regulations.
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Findlaw
Find US court opinions and other states' law.
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Legal Information Source
Includes consumer legal books, including Nolo Press, and legal forms.

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Older Americans Information Resource
Provides information on resources to help aging Americans lead happy and productive lives. It includes nearly 10,000 listings on such topics continuing education, living facilities, health, legal resources  and various senior organizations.

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U.S. Government Publishing Office Pueblo Distribution Center
Order federal government pamphlets.

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