The organization and management of nuclear weapons research in nine countries — the United States, China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, and the United Kingdom — are examined in a new report from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News. See “Nuclear Weapons R&D Organizations in Nine Nations” (pdf), March 16, 2009.
Other noteworthy new CRS reports that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Cuba: Issues for the 111th Congress,” updated March 18, 2009.
“The Constitutionality of Federal Contracting Programs for Minority-Owned and Other Small Businesses,” March 16, 2009.
“Ongoing Government Assistance for American International Group (AIG),” March 16, 2009.
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