Notable new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made widely available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Covert Action: Legislative Background and Possible Policy Questions,” updated October 11, 2007.
“U.S.-China Counterterrorism Cooperation: Issues for U.S. Policy,” updated October 10, 2007.
“Mexico’s Drug Cartels,” October 16, 2007.
“Burma-U.S. Relations,” updated October 4, 2007.
“The Export Administration Act: Evolution, Provisions, and Debate,” updated September 28, 2007.
“Status of a Member of the House Who Has Been Indicted for or Convicted of a Felony,” updated October 5, 2007:
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