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Obstruction of Justice, and More from CRS

01.07.08 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Noteworthy new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public online include these (all pdf).

“Obstruction of Justice: an Overview of Some of the Federal Statutes that Prohibit Interference with Judicial, Executive, or Legislative Activities,” December 27, 2007.

“Obstruction of Congress: a Brief Overview of Federal Law Relating to Interference with Congressional Activities,” December 27, 2007.

“Suits Against Terrorist States By Victims of Terrorism,” updated December 17, 2007.

“Proposals to Reform ‘Holds’ in the Senate,” updated December 20, 2007.

“Federal Tort Claims Act,” updated December 11, 2007.

“Intelligence Issues for Congress,” updated December 18, 2007.

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