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Whistleblower Protections Under Federal Law, and More from CRS

09.14.12 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

New reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made available to the public include the following.

Whistleblower Protections Under Federal Law: An Overview, September 13, 2012

Post-Employment, “Revolving Door,” Laws for Federal Personnel, September 13, 2012

The Corporate Income Tax System: Overview and Options for Reform, September 13, 2012

Iran Sanctions, updated September 13, 2012

Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations, updated September 13, 2012

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