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The Purple Heart, and More from CRS

09.10.12 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

New reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made publicly available include the following.

The Purple Heart: Background and Issues for Congress, September 7, 2012

The National Labor Relations Act: Background and Selected Topics, September 7, 2012

Federal Public Transportation Program: An Overview, September 6, 2012

Unemployment Compensation (UC): Eligibility for Students Under State and Federal Laws, September 7, 2012

The Senior Executive Service: Background and Options for Reform, updated September 6, 2012

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