Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service which have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“The REAL ID Act of 2005: Legal, Regulatory, and Implementation Issues,” April 1, 2008.
“The Social Security Number: Legal Developments Affecting Its Collection, Disclosure, and Confidentiality,” updated February 21, 2008.
“Congressional Authority To Limit U.S. Military Operations in Iraq,” updated February 27, 2008.
“Taiwan’s 2008 Presidential Election,” April 2, 2008.
“The North Korean Economy: Leverage and Policy Analysis,” updated March 4, 2008.
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