Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): Issues for Congress,” December 5, 2007.
“Medal of Honor Recipients: 1979-2007,” updated November 13, 2007.
“Homeland Security Department: FY2008 Appropriations,” updated August 20, 2007.
“Greece Update,” updated October 16, 2007.
“The Republic of the Philippines: Background and U.S. Relations,” updated August 10, 2007.
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