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US-Russia Economic Relations, and More from CRS

07.30.14 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

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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