Political Transition in Tunisia, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Political Transition in Tunisia,” February 2, 2011.
“National Security Letters: Proposals in the 112th Congress,” February 1, 2011.
“The U.S. Foreign-Born Population: Trends and Selected Characteristics,” January 18, 2011.
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