Enhanced Vetting of Foreign Nationals, & More from CRS
New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
President Trump’s Proclamation on Enhanced Vetting of Foreign Nationals from Designated Countries, CRS Insight, September 29, 2017
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity in the Armed Services: Background and Issues for Congress, updated October 4, 2017
Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress, updated October 2, 2017
Iran: Politics, Human Rights, and U.S. Policy, updated October 3, 2017
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy, updated September 29, 2017
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY2018 Budget and Appropriations, updated October 3, 2017
U.S. Role in the World: Background and Issues for Congress, updated October 3, 2017
The United Nations Human Rights Council: Issues for Congress, updated September 27, 2017
Libya: Transition and U.S. Policy, updated October 2, 2017
Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress, updated October 4, 2017
Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress, updated October 4, 2017
Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress, updated October 3, 2017
Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background and Issues for Congress, updated October 3, 2017
The Blue Slip Process for U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations: Frequently Asked Questions, October 2, 2017
U.S. Farm Income Outlook for 2017, October 4, 2017
Department of the Interior Secretarial Order 3356, CRS Insight, October 4, 2017
Abortion: Judicial History and Legislative Response, updated September 29, 2017
Economic Impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, CRS Insight, October 2, 2017
Ethics Pledges and Other Executive Branch Appointee Restrictions Since 1993: Historical Perspective, Current Practices, and Options for Change, September 29, 2017
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