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Assessing the Effect of Sanctions on Iran, and More from CRS

04.28.14 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Noteworthy new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that Congress has withheld from online public distribution include the following.

Achievements of and Outlook for Sanctions on Iran, April 22, 2014

The Target Data Breach: Frequently Asked Questions, April 22, 2014

The Republic of the Philippines and U.S. Interests–2014, April 23, 2014

Malaysia: Background and U.S. Relations, April 21, 2014

Moldova: Background and U.S. Policy, April 23, 2014

Trade Promotion Authority (TPA): Frequently Asked Questions, April 21, 2014

Immigration Detainers: Legal Issues, April 24, 2014

Judicial Activity Concerning Enemy Combatant Detainees: Major Court Rulings, April 21, 2014

 

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