Recent reports of the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“U.N. Convention Against Torture (CAT): Overview and Application to Interrogation Techniques,” updated January 12, 2007.
“Zimbabwe: Current Issues,” updated June 21, 2007.
“Haiti: Developments and U.S. Policy Since 1991 and Current Congressional Concerns,” updated June 21, 2007.
“Japan’s Currency Intervention: Policy Issues,” updated July 13, 2007.
“Kosovo and U.S. Policy: Background and Current Issues,” updated July 3, 2007.
“Kosovo’s Future Status and U.S. Policy,” updated July 12, 2007.
“Federal Crime Control: Background, Legislation, and Issues,” updated June 12, 2007.
“Sea-Based Ballistic Missile Defense — Background and Issues for Congress,” updated June 26, 2007.
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