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Selected CRS Reports

09.14.06 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Some notable recent reports of the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News that are not otherwise readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).

“Federal and State Quarantine and Isolation Authority,” updated August 16, 2006.

“Declarations of War and Authorizations for the Use of Military Force: Historical Background and Legal Implications,” updated August 11, 2006.

“Cuba: Issues for the 109th Congress,” updated August 8, 2006.

“Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress,” updated August 7, 2006.

“Industrial Competitiveness and Technological Advancement: Debate Over Government Policy,” updated August 3, 2006.

“Technology Transfer: Use of Federally Funded Research and Development,” updated August 3, 2006.

“The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS),” updated July 28, 2006.

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