What is a National Emergency?, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new publications from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
Definition of National Emergency under the National Emergencies Act, CRS Legal Sidebar, March 1, 2019
Foreign Affairs Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Funding: Background and Current Status, CRS In Focus, updated March 4, 2019
EU Data Protection Rules and U.S. Implications, CRS In Focus, updated February 7, 2019
Stock Buybacks: Background and Reform Proposals, CRS Legal Sidebar, February 27, 2019
U.S. Nuclear Weapons Policy: Considering “No First Use”, CRS Insight, updated March 1, 2019
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