The Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory, and More from CRS
Recent reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Policy Issues, June 20, 2011
The U.S.-Canada Energy Relationship: Joined at the Well, June 17, 2011
Foreign Assistance: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), June 13, 2011
Considerations for a Catastrophic Declaration: Issues and Analysis, June 21, 2011
International Climate Change Financing: The Green Climate Fund (GCF), June 23, 2011
Legislative Branch: FY2012 Appropriations, June 15, 2011
The Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory, June 16, 2011
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