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India, Pakistan and More from CRS

09.08.08 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Noteworthy publications from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).

“India-U.S. Relations,” updated August 12, 2008.

“Pakistan-U.S. Relations,” updated August 25, 2008.

“Venezuela: Political Conditions and U.S. Policy,” updated August 1, 2008.

“Latin America: Terrorism Issues,” updated August 27, 2008.

“Iraq and Al Qaeda,” updated August 15, 2008.

“Congressional Influence on Rulemaking and Regulation Through Appropriations Restrictions,” updated August 5, 2008.

“Congressional Intervention in the Administrative Process: Legal and Ethical Considerations,” September 25, 2003.

“Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: New Independent Agency Status,” updated July 21, 2008.

On August 19, President Bush announced the nomination of James X. Dempsey, the vice president of the Center for Democracy and Technology, a leading civil liberties organization, to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.

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