Noteworthy new and newly updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Presidential Transitions,” updated December 27, 2007.
“Engineered Nanoscale Materials and Derivative Products: Regulatory Challenges,” January 22, 2008.
“NATO in Afghanistan: A Test of the Transatlantic Alliance,” updated January 7, 2008.
“The Changing U.S.-Japan Alliance: Implications for U.S. Interests,” updated January 10, 2008.
“Does the Army Need a Full-Spectrum Force or Specialized Units? Background and Issues for Congress,” January 18, 2008.
“Security Classified and Controlled Information: History, Status, and Emerging Management Issues,” updated January 2, 2008.
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