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DoD Role During Flu Pandemics, and More from CRS

06.15.09 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

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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