Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
U.S. Nuclear Cooperation With India: Issues for Congress, updated October 2, 2008.
Iraq’s Debt Relief: Procedure and Potential Implications for International Debt Relief, updated October 2, 2008.
NATO Enlargement: Albania, Croatia, and Possible Future Candidates, October 6, 2008.
Navy DDG-1000 Destroyer Program: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress, updated October 9, 2008.
Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress, updated October 2, 2008.
Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler Aircraft: Background and Issues for Congress, updated October 2, 2008.
Direct Overt U.S. Aid, Export Assistance and Military Reimbursements to Pakistan, FY2002-FY2009, updated October 16, 2008.
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