Domestic Satellite Surveillance, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Satellite Surveillance: Domestic Issues,” March 21, 2008.
“The Next Generation Bomber: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress,” March 7, 2008.
“U.S. Nuclear Cooperation With India: Issues for Congress,” updated February 12, 2008.
“Nuclear Weapons in U.S. National Security Policy: Past, Present, and Prospects,” updated January 28, 2008.
“U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress,” updated February 1, 2008.
“Direct Overt U.S. Aid, Export Assistance and Military Reimbursements to Pakistan, FY2002-FY2009,” March 24, 2008.
“Cybercrime: An Overview of the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Statute and Related Federal Criminal Laws,” updated February 25, 2008.
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