New and newly updated reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News that have not been made publicly available include the following.
Does Foreign Aid Work? Efforts to Evaluate U.S. Foreign Assistance, November 19, 2012
Congressional Redistricting: An Overview, November 21, 2012
Update on Controlling Greenhouse Gases from International Aviation, November 19, 2012
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, November 16, 2012
Gangs in Central America, November 26, 2012
The Federal Food Safety System: A Primer, November 26, 2012
The President’s Office of Science and Technology Policy: Issues for Congress, November 26, 2012
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