US-Russia Economic Relations, and More from CRS
New and updated products of the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News include the following.
U.S.-Russia Economic Relations, CRS Insights, July 29, 2014
Russia Sanctions: Options, CRS Insights, July 28, 2014
Protecting Civilian Flights from Missiles, CRS Insights, July 28, 2014
Possible Missile Attack on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, CRS Insights, July 28, 2014
Responding to Libya’s Political and Security Crises: Policy Choices for the United States, CRS Insights, July 28, 2014
The 2014 European Parliament Elections: Outcomes and Implications, CRS Insights, July 24, 2014
Conflict in Syria and Iraq: Implications for Religious Minorities, CRS Insights, July 24, 2014
Implementing the Affordable Care Act: Delays, Extensions, and Other Actions Taken by the Administration, July 28, 2014
The Receipt of Gifts by Federal Employees in the Executive Branch, July 25, 2014
U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: Frequently Asked Questions and Background, July 25, 2014
Stealing Trade Secrets and Economic Espionage: An Overview of U.S.C. 1831 and 1832, July 25, 2014
Stealing Trade Secrets and Economic Espionage: An Abridged Overview of 18 U.S.C. 1831 and 1832, July 25, 2014
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