Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Earthquakes: Risk, Detection, Warning, and Research,” January 14, 2010.
“Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and Response,” January 15, 2010.
“U.S. Immigration Policy on Haitian Migrants,” January 15, 2010.
“The Future of NASA: Space Policy Issues Facing Congress,” January 14, 2010.
“The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) — Responsibilities and Potential Congressional Concerns,” January 15, 2010.
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