Puerto Rico’s Political Status, and More from CRS
New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made available to the public include the following.
Puerto Rico’s Political Status and the 2012 Plebiscite: Background and Key Questions, October 2, 2012
The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program and Homeless Assistance, October 5, 2012
Federal Freight Policy: An Overview, October 2, 2012
The Peace Corps: Current Issues, updated October 2, 2012
Chemical Facility Security: Issues and Options for the 112th Congress, updated October 2, 2012
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