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Trade with Sub-Saharan Africa, and More from CRS

07.31.12 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Newly updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that Congress has not authorized for broad public distribution include the following.

U.S. Trade and Investment Relationship with Sub-Saharan Africa: The African Growth and Opportunity Act and Beyond, June 26, 2012

The Global Climate Change Initiative (GCCI): Budget Authority and Request, FY2010-FY2013, July 27, 2012

Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress, July 26, 2012

Housing for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS, July 3, 2012

Federal Pollution Control Laws: How Are They Enforced?, July 7, 2012

Cuba: Issues for the 112th Congress, July 20, 2012

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