New reports from the Congressional Research Service on various topics include these (all pdf):
“Non-Governmental Organizations’ Activities in North Korea,” March 25, 2011.
“Turkey-U.S. Defense Cooperation: Prospects and Challenges,” April 8, 2011.
“FY2011 Appropriations in Budgetary Context,” April 14, 2011.
“Judicial Discipline Process: An Overview,” April 7, 2011.
“Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Daiichi on the U.S. Marine Environment,” April 15, 2011.
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