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Copenhagen Climate Negotiations, and More from CRS

11.23.09 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).

“Status of the Copenhagen Climate Change Negotiations,” November 5, 2009.

“An Overview of the Nonprofit and Charitable Sector,” November 17, 2009.

“Advertising Industry in the Digital Age,” November 9, 2009.

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