Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“U.S.-Russian Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement: Issues for Congress,” updated June 26, 2008.
“Department of Justice (DOJ) Appropriations for FY2008 and FY2009,” June 10, 2008.
“A Brief History of Veterans’ Education Benefits and Their Value,” June 25, 2008.
“Veterans Affairs: Historical Budget Authority, Fiscal Years 1940 through 2007,” June 13, 2008.
“Cluster Munitions: Background and Issues for Congress,” June 27, 2008.
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