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REPORT

The Economic Security of Unmarried Women

A report by Liz Weiss and Page Gardner outlines an economic security agenda for unmarried women focusing on legislation in the 111th Congress.

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An Aggressive Blueprint for Education Reform

The Obama administration presents a more cohesive agenda for education reform, writes Cynthia Brown, and it’s one that follows many CAP recommendations.

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REPORT

A New National Approach to Career Navigation for Working Learners

Report by Vickie Choitz, Louis Soares, and Rachel Pleasants details what the United States can do to promote better career navigation for working adults.

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MIDDLE EAST PROGRESS

Maintaining the Unbreakable Bond

Former Congressman Robert Wexler discusses Vice President Biden's recent trip to the Middle East and U.S.-Israeli relations with the Middle East Bulletin.

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INTERACTIVE MAP

Health Reform Will Lead to Job Creation

Interactive map from David Cutler and Neeraj Sood shows that the health reform bill won't just help Americans stay healthier. It will create more jobs, too.

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Education | March 17, 2010

The Odd Couple

House Budget Committee Pedro de la Torre explains how and why student aid and health care reform are joining together to bring much-needed help particularly to young Americans.
Open & Accountable Government | March 17, 2010

Procedurally Correct

nancy pelosi Joining the Senate Health Care Bill with the House amendments is not simply permissible—it is exactly the right thing to do, explains Scott Lilly.
Open & Accountable Government | March 17, 2010

A Historic Opportunity for Government Transparency

John D. Podesta accepts the FOIA Legends Award and speaks on the importance of freedom of information at the American University Washington College of Law.
Energy & Environment | March 17, 2010

Bikers Get the Respect (and Routes) They Deserve

Google Maps launches a new bike routes feature that, while imperfect, has two-wheel enthusiasts grinning from ear to ear.
Energy & Environment | March 16, 2010

We're Starting a 100-Meter Dash

Rep. Inslee CAP interviews Rep. Inslee saying that the United States will need to get on the starting block or get left behind in the clean energy economy.

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Infographic: Without SAFRA

SAFRA infographic Why we need to reform the student aid system. More here »

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Health Care + Student Aid = Help for Millennials

Pedro de la Torre Pedro do la Torre explains what the Student Aid and Financial Responsibility Act is, why we need it, and why it's paired with health reform legislation.

PUBLICATIONS

Removing Chronically Ineffective Teachers

teacher with students Report from Robin Chait explores the reasons that teacher dismissal is rarely pursued and opportunities for change.

  • Treating Different Teachers Differently: Report from Robin Chait and Raegen Miller on how state policy should act on differences in teacher performance to improve teacher effectiveness and equity.
  • Our Working Nation: Report from Heather Boushey and Ann O'Leary on how working women are reshaping America’s families and economy and what it means for policymakers.

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