Oversight of a U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Congressional Oversight and Related Issues Concerning the Prospective Security Agreement Between the United States and Iraq,” February 7, 2008.
“How Large is China’s Economy? Does it Matter?,” February 13, 2008.
“FY2009 Appropriations for State and Local Homeland Security,” February 7, 2008.
“The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and All-Hazard Warnings,” updated January 28, 2008.
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