Financial Turmoil, Aid to Pakistan, and More from CRS
New reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Government Interventions in Response to Financial Turmoil,” February 1, 2010.
“International Food Aid Programs: Background and Issues,” February 3, 2010.
“Architect of the Capitol: Appointment Process and Current Legislation,” February 16, 2010.
“Ozone Air Quality Standards: EPA’s Proposed January 2010 Revisions,” February 1, 2010.
“The 2009 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meetings and U.S. Trade Policy in Asia,” February 4, 2010.
“Direct Overt U.S. Aid and Military Reimbursements to Pakistan, FY2002-FY2011,” February 16, 2010.
“Paraguay: Political and Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations,” February 1, 2010.
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