Some noteworthy new (or newly updated) publications of the Congressional Research Service that have not otherwise been made available to the public online include the following (all pdf).
“FY2007 Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, Foreign Affairs, and Other Purposes,” updated May 2, 2007.
“Congressional Authority To Limit U.S. Military Operations in Iraq,” updated April 24, 2007.
“Presidential Signing Statements: Constitutional and Institutional Implications,” updated April 13, 2007.
“Clinical Trials Reporting and Publication,” updated April 27, 2007.
“Nuclear Warheads: The Reliable Replacement Warhead Program and the Life Extension Program,” updated April 4, 2007.
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