Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News include the following (all pdf).
“Mexico’s Drug-Related Violence,” May 27, 2009.
“The 2009 Influenza A(H1N1) ‘Swine Flu’ Outbreak: U.S. Responses to Global Human Cases,” May 26, 2009.
“The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11,” updated May 15, 2009.
“USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives After 15 Years: Issues for Congress,” May 27, 2009.
“Airport Improvement Program (AIP): Reauthorization Issues for Congress,” May 29, 2009.
“Identity Theft: Trends and Issues,” May 27, 2009.
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