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The most trusted source for in-depth reporting on current, vital issues, CQ Researcher is the choice of librarians and students seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on the issues shaping the world. CQ Researcher is used constantly by students and patrons who need to complete an assignment, prepare for a debate, or become a quick expert on a topic. This single reference volume features all 44 cutting-edge CQ Researcher reports published in 2011. Important and engaging topics include: 
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The Federal Regulatory Directory, Seventeenth Edition continues to offer a clear path through the maze of complex federal agencies and regulations, providing to-the-point analysis of regulations. Information-packed profiles of more than 100 federal agencies and departments detail the history, structure, purpose, actions, and key contacts for every regulatory agency in the U.S. government. Now updated with an improved searching structure, the Federal Regulatory Directory continues to be the leading reference for understanding federal regulations, providing a richer, more targeted exploration than is possible by cobbling together electronic and print sources.

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