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December 28, 2006
Housing Bears May Just Have It Right for 2007
December 27, 2006
The Critical Choice in Iraq
A memo on Iraq from John Podesta, Lawrence J. Korb, and Brian Katulis of the Center for American Progress.
December 21, 2006
The U.S. Economy in Review: 2006
Weller reports that slowing job growth, eroding housing market, and rising federal debt underscore the fragile state of economic growth.
December 21, 2006
Darfur Needs U.S. Leadership Now
Rhetorical commitment to protecting innocent lives is no longer enough; we must take concrete steps to stop the genocide.
December 21, 2006
Sam Vs. I Am
Campus Progress talks with the author of The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason.
December 21, 2006
FCC Chairman Martin Unleashed
Mark Lloyd examines Martin’s troubling efforts to come to the aid of the very companies he’s supposed to be regulating.
December 21, 2006
Pricing Clout Matters
GAO study highlights why Congress must allow the federal government to negotiate the best prices for drugs offered through Medicare.
December 21, 2006
Think Again: The Sunday Scene: Same as It Ever Was
The problem isn't that there aren’t pundits who have answers on issues like Iraq; it’s that political talk shows aren’t using them.
December 20, 2006
Third Time’s the Harm
The third attempt to overturn a stem cell initiative in Missouri could be the most damaging to both science and the state.
December 20, 2006
Predatory Mortgages Afflict Lower Income Americans
Lower income Americans who are targeted for subprime mortgages are being pulled into a cycle of debt.
December 20, 2006
Bridging the Inequality Gap with a Universal 401(k)
Universal retirement savings plans would make the economy fairer in the face of eroding pensions.
December 20, 2006
Highlight on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Comprehensive reform would protect our security, economy, and workers’ wages while respecting our traditional embrace of immigrants.
December 20, 2006
Surging to Disaster
December 19, 2006
A New Type of Values Voter
The 2006 midterm election shows that the new values voters support the promise of scientific research.
December 19, 2006
Raising Teacher Quality
Good teachers are central to guaranteeing high-quality education for students and maintaining American competitiveness.
December 19, 2006
Bloomberg Tackles Poverty Differently: With Venture Capital-Driven Philanthropy
Bloomberg combines venture capital incentives with philanthropic aims to alter poverty cycles with educational opportunities and financial rewards.
December 19, 2006
Reexamining Tax Credits
Expanding the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit would bring immediate relief to workers and working families.
December 19, 2006
Back Into the Black: Profiting on a Green China
Ogden and McDonough note that the U.S.-China economic dialogue would give the White House a chance to prove its commitment to clean energy.
December 19, 2006
The Coming Crisis with Iran
Against backdrop of local elections in Iran, experts discuss the opportunities to engage Iran in talks and the dangers of military confrontation.
December 18, 2006
Toxic Disclosure Should be Expanded, Not Scaled Back
Americans deserve more information about toxic chemicals in their communities, but administration takes aim at public’s right to know.
December 18, 2006
Ensuring a Military Recovery from Iraq
Fully funding the replacement and repair of military equipment is essential for maintaining military readiness and ensuring our troops’ safety.
December 17, 2006
What's Next for Iraq?
December 15, 2006
Rebuilding Our Middle Class, One Smart Step at a Time
One way to help employees and, yes, even employers, are paid sick days, write Christian E. Weller and Mirra Levitt.
December 15, 2006
Differential Teacher Pay Initiatives: An Overview
December 15, 2006
Trading Power for Progress: A Health Care “Fed” To Reform Coverage
Distinguished Senior Fellow Sen. Daschle outlines a Federal Reserve-style institution that could make difficult and critical health policy decisions.
December 15, 2006
Half-Baked Plans for Iraq
December 15, 2006
Get on the Right Track
P.J. Crowley assesses new rail security regulation from the Department of Homeland Security.
December 14, 2006
Still Not Ready
Study shows that states need better public health infrastructure and closer coordination; Andy Grotto that can only happen with federal guidance.
December 14, 2006
Families Feel the Pressure as Mortgage Delinquency Rates Rise
Delinquency combined with the crippling trifecta of a slowing market, increasing debt, and high interest rates, spells trouble for families.
December 14, 2006
Think Again: The New, New, New Journalism
Can the Center for Independent Media diversify media voices and help reshape the kinds of stories that local media outlets consider news?
December 13, 2006
Discussing Teacher Pay Reforms
Panelists reflect on a groundbreaking new report that considers the possibilities for performance-based teacher compensation.
December 13, 2006
Taking the Right Steps to Improve Intelligence Oversight
Both the authorizing and appropriating committees need to step up their oversight efforts and work together more constructively.
December 12, 2006
Dismal Legacy of 109th Congress
Incoming congressional leaders have plenty on their plate to fix after the 109th Congress leaves town with budgeting woefully incomplete.
December 12, 2006
U.S.-Venezuela Policy
New report outlines a U.S. policy toward Venezuela that would free our agenda with the rest of the Americas.
December 12, 2006
Beyond Borders
American foreign policy must look beyond the nation state and toward human security, writes Gayle Smith in Democracy.
December 12, 2006
Corporate Social Irresponsibility
December 12, 2006
Una política de EEUU ante Venezuela
December 11, 2006
A Nonproliferation Disaster
U.S.-India nuclear deal blows a hole in the fabric of U.S. nonproliferation law, write Daryl G. Kimball and Joseph Cirincione.
December 11, 2006
New Nicaraguan Law Violates Human Rights
Denying necessary medical care—including abortion care—goes against basic human decency and violates a woman’s human rights.
December 11, 2006
Teacher Pay Reforms
New report suggests that improving teacher quality could dramatically improve achievement in American schools.
December 11, 2006
Economic Snapshot for December
Slower employment and wage growth paired with mounting budget and trade deficits jeopardize economic opportunity.
December 8, 2006
Mind Wars: Brain Research and National Defense
New book by Jonathan Moreno explores the ethical issues surrounding the emerging uses of neuroscience in national defense.
December 8, 2006
Securing Our Ports
But the Bush administration needs to embrace the goal of 100 percent security against nuclear terrorism by making cargo screenings at overseas ports mandatory.
December 8, 2006
Reproductive Rights are Human Rights: Promises Unfulfilled
Countries that have agreed to adhere to international human rights guarantees must not shirk their commitment to reproductive rights.
December 8, 2006
The End of the Great American Housing Boom
The sharp run-up in housing prices means more Americans are shut out of home ownership, and economic growth will likely slow as a result.
December 8, 2006
Which Way is Up?
Headline job growth looks reasonable, but the underlying trends are worrisome, according to Christian Weller.
December 8, 2006
License to Ill
Campus Progress talks about why it's unacceptable that businesses are not required to give workers paid sick leave.
December 8, 2006
Keep It Green
To fulfill its environmental promises, biofuel policy needs a kick in the pants
December 7, 2006
Michigan Joins Alternative Energy Campaign
Michigan’s ambitious alternative energy leadership should serve as a wake-up call to the federal government to catch up to states’ efforts.
December 7, 2006
Ignore Hugo Chavez and Move On
December 7, 2006
CAPAF Applauds Tax Reform Push
Comprehensive tax reform critical to meet national challenges and create a pro-growth tax system that creates opportunity for all.
December 7, 2006
Think Again: What'd I Say?
Even with the Iraq Study Group report release and the Gates nominations this week, we’ve gotten no indication that the tides of war are changing.
December 7, 2006
Center for American Progress Action Fund Applauds Tax Reform Push
Comprehensive tax reform critical to meet national challenges and create a fair, simple, and pro-growth tax system.
December 7, 2006
Climate Refugees
Climate change could create hundreds of millions of refugees in the next 50 years, but there are solutions that we can act on now.
December 6, 2006
Voting Verification System Favored
Technical Guidelines Development Committee votes to develop eletronic voting machines with a verifiable paper trail.
December 6, 2006
Time to Act: Iraq Study Group Offers Way Forward
Lawrence Korb asks the president to take report’s criticisms seriously, and act swiftly to change course in the Middle East.
December 6, 2006
Fighting the Facts on Climate Change
There is no serious debate over whether global warming will happen—it already is. We must start implementing effective solutions now.
December 6, 2006
Protect Press Freedom: Next Congress Needs to Free Investigative Journalists
Mark Lloyd calls on the incoming 110th Congress to protect investigative reporters from over-reaching federal prosecutors and judges.
December 6, 2006
Yes. Let the Government Bargain with Drugmakers.
December 6, 2006
Half-Baked
December 5, 2006
Focus on Sustainable Energy Solutions
Congress must think seriously about sustainable energy solutions; oil-focused offshore drilling “solutions” produce minimal, risky results.
December 5, 2006
Ask The Expert: Facing Iran
Cirincione outlines the need for an updated nonproliferation agreement and major changes to the hazardous Bush administration approach.
December 5, 2006
Voting Reform Falls to the States
Voting reform is needed before the 2008 elections, but a key federal panel isn’t making the right decisions. The states should act on their own.
December 4, 2006
What the Public Really Wants on Health Care
The public desire for health care change is so strong that policymakers would be well-advised to start concentrating on the issue immediately.
December 4, 2006
New Support for Stem Cell Research
New Jersey will approve $500 million to support research, but federal action is still needed to push life-saving innovation forward.
December 4, 2006
Fix Medicare by Limiting Health Care Inflation
December 4, 2006
Finding a New Ambassador
The White House should look for a new candidate skilled in diplomacy, knowledgable about U.N., and committed to bringing about effective reform.
December 4, 2006
Assessing Information Sharing Programs
CAP Senior Fellow outlines 10 “due diligence” questions for assessing the effectiveness of information sharing programs.
December 1, 2006
World AIDS Day 2006: Progress on Microbicides
Microbicides could give women power to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS, but we must ensure we get the technology to those who need it most.
December 1, 2006
Good Intelligence Requires an Active Congress
New intelligence committee chairmen have their work cut out for them. A comprehensive CAP report on intelligence oversight is a good place to start.
December 1, 2006
Creative Accounting Could Lower Health Costs
December 1, 2006
Who’s in Charge?
Sen. Levin and experts discuss how to make the current credit card system safer and more transparent for American consumers.