Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News include the following (all pdf).
“Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2007,” updated September 12, 2007.
“The Military Commissions Act of 2006: Analysis of Procedural Rules and Comparison with Previous DOD Rules and the Uniform Code of Military Justice,” updated September 27, 2007.
“Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 1999-2006,” September 26, 2007.
“Afghanistan: Narcotics and U.S. Policy,” updated September 14, 2007.
“Syria: U.S. Relations and Bilateral Issues,” updated September 19, 2007.
“Iraq: Regional Perspectives and U.S. Policy,” updated September 12, 2007.
“Presidential Signing Statements: Constitutional and Institutional Implications,” updated September 17, 2007.
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