Some noteworthy new reports of the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Environmental Impacts of Airport Operations, Maintenance, and Expansion,” April 5, 2007.
“What’s the Difference? — Comparing U.S. and Chinese Trade Data,” April 10, 2007.
“Vulnerability of Concentrated Critical Infrastructure: Background and Policy Options,” updated January 26, 2007.
“Polar Bears: Proposed Listing Under the Endangered Species Act,” updated March 30, 2007.
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