Recent reports of the Congressional Research Service that are not readily available in the public domain include the following (all pdf).
“Navy Aegis Cruiser and Destroyer Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress,” February 1, 2007.
“FY2008 Appropriations for State and Local Homeland Security,” February 5, 2007.
“Military Airlift: C-17 Aircraft Program,” updated January 25, 2007.
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