Noteworthy new documents from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Changes in Airport Passenger Screening Technologies and Procedures: Frequently Asked Questions,” November 23, 2010.
“North Korea’s 2009 Nuclear Test: Containment, Monitoring, Implications,” November 24, 2010.
“Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Background and Current Developments,” November 16, 2010.
“North Korea: U.S. Relations, Nuclear Diplomacy, and Internal Situation,” November 10, 2010.
“Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI),” November 5, 2010.
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