Noteworthy new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11,” updated June 23, 2008.
“Conventional Warheads For Long-Range Ballistic Missiles: Background and Issues for Congress,” updated May 16, 2008.
“Iran’s Economy,” updated June 12, 2008.
“Awards of Attorneys’ Fees by Federal Courts and Federal Agencies,” updated June 20, 2008.
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