Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Hezbollah: Background and Issues for Congress,” October 8, 2010.
“Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues,” October 7, 2010.
“Burma’s 2010 Election Campaign: Issues for Congress,” October 6, 2010.
“Drug Courts: Background, Effectiveness, and Policy Issues for Congress,” October 12, 2010.
“Environmental Laws: Summaries of Major Statutes Administered by the Environmental Protection Agency,” October 8, 2010.
“Defense Surplus Equipment Disposal: Background Information,” October 6, 2010.
“The National Security Council: An Organizational Assessment,” September 23, 2010.
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