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Drought in California, Democracy in Hong Kong (CRS)

01.06.10 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Noteworthy new Congressional Research Service reports obtained by Secrecy News include the following (all pdf).

“Military Service Records and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources,” December 16, 2009.

“California Drought: Hydrological and Regulatory Water Supply Issues,” December 7, 2009.

“Government Collection of Private Information: Background and Issues Related to the USA PATRTIOT Act Reauthorization,” December 9, 2009.

“Amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Set to Expire February 28, 2010,” December 23, 2009.

“Homeland Security Department: FY2010 Appropriations,” December 14, 2009.

“Private Security Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan: Legal Issues,” December 22, 2009.

“International Terrorism and Transnational Crime: Security Threats, U.S. Policy, and Considerations for Congress,” January 5, 2010.

“U.S. Public Diplomacy: Background and Current Issues,” December 18, 2009.

“Prospects for Democracy in Hong Kong: The 2012 Election Reforms,” December 10, 2009.

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