Some notable new reports of the Congressional Research Service that are not readily available to the general public include the following.
“Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler Aircraft: Background and Issues for Congress” (pdf), updated June 8, 2006.
“Air Force Aerial Refueling Methods: Flying Boom versus Hose-and-Drogue” (pdf), updated June 5, 2006.
“Project BioShield” (pdf), updated June 5, 2006.
“China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities — Background and Issues for Congress” (pdf), June 2, 2006.
“Presidential Transitions” (pdf), updated June 9, 2006.
“An Overview and Funding History of Select Department of Justice (DOJ) Grant Programs” (pdf), June 23, 2006.
“Changing Postal ZIP Code Boundaries” (pdf), June 23, 2006.
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