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Some More CRS Reports

06.14.12 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service which have not been made publicly accessible include the following.

Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Technology Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs, June 12, 2012

SBA New Markets Venture Capital Program, June 12, 2012

Health Insurance Premium Credits in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), June 13, 2012

The U.S. Postal Service: Common Questions About Post Office Closures, June 13, 2012

Multiyear Procurement (MYP) and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition: Background and Issues for Congress, June 13, 2012

Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights, June 13, 2012

The Jackson-Vanik Amendment and Candidate Countries for WTO Accession: Issues for Congress, June 13, 2012

Russia’s Accession to the WTO and Its Implications for the United States, June 13, 2012

Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) Status for Russia and U.S.-Russian Economic Ties, June 13, 2012

Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background, Issues and Options for Congress, June 13, 2012

Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress, June 12, 2012

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