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Understanding China’s Political System, and More from CRS

05.14.12 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that Congress has instructed CRS not to make publicly available include the following.

Understanding China’s Political System, May 10, 2012

Youth and the Labor Force: Background and Trends, May 10, 2012

Vulnerable Youth: Employment and Job Training Programs, May 11, 2012

Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues, May 10, 2012

Comparison of Rights in Military Commission Trials and Trials in Federal Criminal Court, May 9, 2012

Immigration-Related Worksite Enforcement: Performance Measures, May 10, 2012

Afghanistan Casualties: Military Forces and Civilians, May 10, 2012

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