U.S. Oil Imports and Exports, and More from CRS
New and newly updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include these.
U.S. Oil Imports and Exports, April 4, 2012
Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress, April 6, 2012
Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background, Issues and Options for Congress, April 6, 2012
Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier (CVN) Homeporting at Mayport: Background and Issues for Congress, April 6, 2012
Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Modernization: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress, April 6, 2012
The Republic of the Philippines and U.S. Interests, April 5, 2012
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