Hydropower, High Speed Rail, Haiti, and More from CRS
New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that has Congress has not authorized CRS to release to the public include the following.
Hydropower: Federal and Nonfederal Investment, June 26, 2012
The Development of High Speed Rail in the United States: Issues and Recent Events, June 28, 2012
Haiti Under President Martelly: Current Conditions and Congressional Concerns, June 6, 2012
Federal Laws Relating to Cybersecurity: Discussion of Proposed Revisions, June 29, 2012
U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean: Recent Trends and FY2013 Appropriations, June 26, 2012
China’s Economic Conditions, June 26, 2012
Navy Shipboard Lasers for Surface, Air, and Missile Defense: Background and Issues for Congress, June 29, 2012
Cluster Munitions: Background and Issues for Congress, June 27, 2012
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