Some recent reports of the Congressional Research Service which have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“The War Crimes Act: Current Issues,” updated October 2, 2006.
“Honduras: Political and Economic Situation and U.S. Relations,” updated October 13, 2006.
“Argentina: Political Conditions and U.S. Relations,” updated October 12, 2006.
“Arsenic in Drinking Water: Regulatory Developments and Issues,” updated October 5, 2006.
“Defense: FY2007 Authorization and Appropriations,” updated September 5, 2006.
“North Korea: Terrorism List Removal?,” updated August 12, 2004.
“Chemical Facility Security,” updated August 2, 2006.
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