Military Justice, State Secrets, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Military Justice: Courts-Martial, An Overview,” March 31, 2011.
“The State Secrets Privilege: Preventing the Disclosure of Sensitive National Security Information During Civil Litigation,” March 28, 2011.
“Rare Earth Elements in National Defense: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress,” March 31, 2011.
“Government Shutdown: Operations of the Department of Defense During a Lapse in Appropriations,” April 1, 2011.
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