At this event, the Center for American Progress will present its report card on the administration’s achievements and failures since 9/11 in preventing the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons; protecting the homeland; projecting leadership abroad: engaging the military; reforming intelligence; and combating the growth of terrorist movements.

The Ohio forum, sponsored by the George Gund Foundation, is the second in a series of public forums to be held throughout the country to learn about local, innovative and effective models for improving education. Upon completion of the final public forum, the Task Force will produce a major report with policy and program recommendations for modernizing and renewing public education in the United States.

In Sophisticated Sabotage, Thomas O. McGarity, Sidney Shapiro, and David Bollier attack the analytic models – both economic and scientific – that are now common in regulatory decision-making. These models, the authors argue, are deliberately designed to undermine strong health, safety and environmental protections.

The Iraq war and other U.S. combat operations are producing mental health problems at rates comparable to Vietnam.  Mental health needs remain unmet as soldiers have found barriers to care in the field and at home, including stigma.  Taking care of our troops and their families must be a top priority.

The Association of the United States Army, Center for American Progress, and Center for Peace and Security Studies at Georgetown University are pleased to invite you to a major conference exploring the future of the total force.  As the National Guard and Reserves face unprecedented demands, the military and defense and homeland security policymakers must reassess the roles of the reserve component in meeting our country’s changing and expanding security needs.

Wealth takes many forms, including cash in savings and checking accounts, stocks and bonds, pensions and 401(k) plans, and equity in property.  Such assets allow families to make down payments on homes, save for retirement, start a business, or pay for education that can advance career opportunities. They provide a cushion in times of economic distress.  Unfortunately, many Americans, especially people of color and women, have few financial assets and are unable to reap the benefits of economic opportunity.

New Mexico educators, business leaders, elected officials, researchers, students and parents will focus on teacher recruitment, retention, and training to create a new agenda for education in America. The New Mexico forum is the fourth in a series of public forums to be held throughout the country to learn about local innovative and effective models for improving education. Upon completion of the final public forum, the Task Force will produce a major report with policy and program recommendations for modernizing and renewing public education in the United States.