Some recent reports of the Congressional Research Service, not readily available to the public, include the following (all pdf).
“Border Security: Barriers Along the U.S. International Border,” September 21, 2006.
“The European Union’s Energy Security Challenges,” September 11, 2006.
“Iraqi Civilian, Police, and Security Forces Casualty Estimates,” updated September 14, 2006.
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