DHS Directorate of Science and Tech, and More from CRS
Some noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“The DHS Directorate of Science and Technology: Key Issues for Congress,” February 1, 2008.
“The Egypt-Gaza Border and its Effect on Israeli-Egyptian Relations,” February 1, 2008.
“Holocaust-Era Insurance Claims: Background and Proposed Legislation,” updated February 4, 2008.
“North Korean Ballistic Missile Threat to the United States,” updated January 24, 2008.
“Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles: Background and Issues for Congress,” updated January 24, 2008.
“National Guard Personnel and Deployments: Fact Sheet,” updated January 17, 2008.
“U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF): Background and Issues for Congress,” updated January 25, 2008.
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