has put together a top 10 list of the best governent Web sites based upon factors such as how well a site promotes an organization or extends its services. Point's rating system is based on a perfect score of 50 points. The winners are:
January 30, 1997
THE DAILY FED
Top Web Sites Rated
Point Communications1. Federal Web Locator. Rating: 43
Best site for finding federal government Web sites.
2. U.S. Bureau of the Census. Rating: 42.5
This has several statistical profiles of the United States.
3. GPO Gate . Rating: 42
Government Printing Office publications.
4. Thomas:. Rating: 41.5
Legislative information and congressional bills.
5. U.S. Information Agency. Rating: 41
Uncle Sam's voice overseas.
6. The FBI's "Ten Most Wanted". Rating: 40.5
Ten guys you don't mess with.
7. National Defense University. Rating: 40
The art of war.
8. Bureau of Transportation Statistics . Rating: 39.5
American highways and what's happening on them.
9. Welcome to the White House. Rating: 39
Bill, Hillary, Socks, and lots of important information as well.
10. The Internal Revenue Service . Rating: 38.5
The tax man cometh - digitally.
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