Noteworthy new products of the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Defense: FY2008 Authorization and Appropriations,” updated September 17, 2007.
“Presidential Claims of Executive Privilege: History, Law, Practice and Recent Developments,” updated September 17, 2007.
“Arms Sales: Congressional Review Process,” updated September 12, 2007.
“Afghanistan: Post-War Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy,” updated September 10, 2007.
“Extraterritorial Application of American Criminal Law,” updated September 10, 2007.
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