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Gun Control Legislation, and More from CRS

12.17.12 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

The broad spectrum of policies relating to gun control is surveyed in a sadly timely, updated report from the Congressional Research Service, which also provides statistics on the prevalence and use of firearms in the United States.  See Gun Control Legislation, November 14, 2012.

Other new and updated CRS reports that Congress has not made available to the public include the following.

Judicial Activity Concerning Enemy Combatant Detainees: Major Court Rulings, December 11, 2012

Women in Combat: Issues for Congress, December 13, 2012

Intelligence Identities Protection Act, December 13, 2012

Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China: Issues for Congress, December 10, 2012

Outside Employment, “Moonlighting,” by Federal Executive Branch Employees, December 12, 2012

Follow-On Biologics: The Law and Intellectual Property Issues, December 6, 2012

Nuclear Energy: Overview of Congressional Issues, December 11, 2012

Fatherhood Initiatives: Connecting Fathers to Their Children, December 7, 2012

Emergency Assistance for Agricultural Land Rehabilitation, December 11, 2012

Bee Health: The Role of Pesticides, December 11, 2012

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