Science & Tech Issues in Congress, & More from CRS
New and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
Science and Technology Issues in the 115th Congress, updated May 23, 2017
U.S.-South Korea Relations, updated May 23, 2017
Australia, CRS In Focus, May 12, 2017
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), updated May 24, 2017
Paid Family Leave in the United States, May 24, 2017
Selected Federal Water Activities: Agencies, Authorities, and Congressional Committees, updated May 24, 2017
The United States Withdraws from the TPP, CRS Insight, updated May 23, 2017
Saudi Arabia: Background and U.S. Relations, updated May 24, 2017
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