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A Review of No-Fly Zones, and More from CRS

05.06.13 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

The theory and practice of no-fly zones, including questions of their legal authorization and financial cost, are reviewed in a newly reissued report from the Congressional Research Service. The report does not reference the current conflict in Syria. See No-Fly Zones: Strategic, Operational, and Legal Considerations for Congress, May 3, 2013.

Some of the other most recent CRS products (all of which are updates today) are these:

Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2013, May 3, 2013

Military Funeral Honors and Military Cemeteries: Frequently Asked Questions, May 3, 2013

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): An Overview, May 3, 2013

Child Support Enforcement Program Incentive Payments: Background and Policy Issues, May 2, 2013

Energy and Water Development: FY2013 Appropriations, April 25, 2013

Nuclear Energy: Overview of Congressional Issues, April 29, 2013

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