DoD Role During Flu Pandemics, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News include the following (all pdf).
“Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty: Updated ‘Safeguards’ and Net Assessments,” June 3, 2009.
“The Role of the Department of Defense During a Flu Pandemic,” June 4, 2009.
“Congressional Oversight and Related Issues Concerning International Security Agreements Concluded by the United States,” June 2, 2009.
“The President’s Office of Science and Technology Policy: Issues for Congress,” updated June 3, 2009.
“Landsat and the Data Continuity Mission,” May 22, 2009.
“Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Current Issues and Future Challenges,” June 8, 2009.
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