Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Tibet: Problems, Prospects, and U.S. Policy,” April 10, 2008.
“Judicial Review of Removal Orders,” April 10, 2008.
“Avatars, Virtual Reality Technology, and the U.S. Military: Emerging Policy Issues,” April 9, 2008.
“International Violence Against Women: U.S. Response and Policy Issues,” March 31, 2008.
“Awards of Attorneys’ Fees by Federal Courts and Federal Agencies,” updated March 26, 2008.
“The Executive Office of the President: An Historical Overview,” updated March 17, 2008.
“Freedom of Speech and Press: Exceptions to the First Amendment,” updated March 17, 2008.
“United States Military Casualty Statistics: Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom,” updated March 18, 2008.
“Iraqi Civilian Deaths Estimates,” udpated March 13, 2008.
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