Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News include the following (all pdf).
“China’s Space Program: Options for U.S.-China Cooperation,” December 14, 2007.
“U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress,” updated December 12, 2007.
“Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses,” updated December 5, 2007.
“Iraq and Al Qaeda,” updated December 7, 2007.
“Venezuela: Political Conditions and U.S. Policy,” updated November 26, 2007.
“Entering the Executive Branch of Government: Potential Conflicts of Interest With Previous Employments and Affiliations,” updated December 11, 2007.
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