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The Internet of Things, and More from CRS

10.16.15 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.

The Internet of Things: Frequently Asked Questions, October 13, 2015

Colombian Peace Talks Breakthrough: A Possible End-Game?, CRS Insight, October 13, 2015

Officers May Be Liable for Assuming an Automatic Hot Pursuit No Knock Exception, CRS Legal Sidebar, October 15, 2015

Sentence Reform Acts: S.2123 and H.R. 3713, October 14, 2015

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA): Background and Funding, October 14, 2015

Enrollment of Legislation: Relevant Congressional Procedures, October 14, 2015

Potential Impact of No Social Security COLA on Medicare Part B Premiums in 2016, October 13, 2015

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV): Background and Issues for Congress, October 14, 2015

Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress, September 29, 2015

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