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October 31, 2007
Not the Right Choice
Mark Agrast on why Mukasey is not the right choice for attorney general.

October 31, 2007
Safeguarding Liberty and Security Under FISA
Morton Halperin testifies to the Senate Judiciary Committee about what procedures should be put in place to make transparent the rules of FISA.

October 31, 2007
We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet
The new numbers released today provide welcome good news, but structural weaknesses in imports, housing, and investment persist.

October 29, 2007
Don't Sink American Interests
We’ve been complying with the treaty since the 1980s without getting any of the benefits, writes Spencer Boyer.

October 29, 2007
What to Do About Joseph Kony
Unless the peace talks in Juba directly address LRA rebel leader Joseph Kony’s security concerns, peace will remain elusive in northern Uganda.

October 29, 2007
This Week in Congress: 10.29.07-11.2.07
From SCHIP to FISA to worker's rights, CAP provides you with resources to stay on top of the week on the Hill.

October 26, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: Moving Education into the 21st Century
Americans favor two key educational reforms, alternative teacher pay and extended learning time, both of which Congress is now considering.

October 25, 2007
Think Again: The Blackwater Scandal or The More Things Don’t Change...
It's obvious that the operations of Blackwater Corp. and other private contractors constitute yet another Bush administration scandal.

October 24, 2007
Exploring the U.S. Role in Consolidating Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region
The Democratic Republic of Congo demands U.S. attention to prevent a recurrence of a long-running crisis and maintain regional stability.

October 24, 2007
Unconstitutional Cowboys
Immigration agents are raiding homes and regularly terrorizing law abiding citizens at Bush administration's behest, says Henry Fernandez.

October 24, 2007
Crib Sheet on "Islamofascism"
During "Islamofascism Week" this week, Campus Progress takes a look at the misleading and harmful label.

October 24, 2007
Green Collar Jobs: Climate Change Meets Civil Rights
Experts at a CAP event discuss how to create jobs that promote clean energy and climate solutions as well as economic development.

October 24, 2007
Fire on the Mountain
Daniel J. Weiss outlines a plan for reducing the effects of global warming that could cause more severe wildfires.

October 23, 2007
Ten Questions for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on the Middle East
Mara Rudman and Brian Katulis pose questions for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice who testifies on Wednesday on U.S. policy in the Middle East.

October 23, 2007
A New Farm Bill: The Work is Not Finished
Jake Caldwell examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Farm Bill as it enters markup this week in the Senate.

October 23, 2007
The Broadband Divide: Rural Access Lags Far Behind Cities
Connecting rural Americans to high-speed Internet is important for business, health care, civic participation, and public safety, says Mark Lloyd.

October 23, 2007
Genocide and the Rule of Law
Senior Fellow Gayle Smith tells the House Judiciary Committee that the Genocide Accountability Act is of critical importance to both principle and policy.

October 23, 2007
President Bush Is Up to His Old Tricks Again on Iraq Funding
Bush’s delay in requesting funding once again puts troops in danger, say Brian Katulis and Peter Juul.

October 22, 2007
One Inch at a Time
Winnie Stachelberg emphasizes the precedents for moving forward on, and building from, change. Even if compromising isn’t the perfect solution.

October 22, 2007
Q Comp Success: Interview with Dan Hoverman
A superintendent talks about the early success of an alternative teacher compensation program in his Minnesota district

October 22, 2007
Watching the News with a Wary Eye
Newspapers needs facts, not anonymous sources, before reporting that “analysts” believe Syria is seeking nuclear capabilities.

October 22, 2007
Early Success for Performance Pay: Educators Speak About Programs
CAP interviews educators whose schools are using an innovative system to reform teacher compensation and improve student achievement.

October 22, 2007
Minnesota Principal Talks Teacher Compensation: Interview with Ron Wilke
An elementary school principal talks about the early success of an alternative teacher compensation program in his Minnesota school.

October 22, 2007
Green Economic Development and Its Benefits for Small Business in the District of Columbia
CAP's Bracken Hendricks testifies before the D.C. city council on how to make green economic development work in the district.

October 19, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: California, Drop Dead
California wants to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to save oil and curb global warming, but the Bush administration isn't giving them any leeway.

October 19, 2007
Protecting Consumers: Privacy Matters in Antitrust Analysis
Peter Swire submits testimony to the FTC today on the importance of examining privacy law online when considering corporate mergers.

October 18, 2007
Think Again: Everything is Beautiful: The Fox Business Network
Fox’s new business channel is, unsurprisingly, another source of biased, unreliable, chatter dragging down the level of the conversation.

October 18, 2007
Congress Fails to Override SCHIP Veto
In the aftermath of the override vote, President Bush should commit to covering uninsured children, says Karen Davenport.

October 17, 2007
Overriding the SCHIP Veto by the Numbers
Everyone but the Bush administration knows that efficient, effective, and fiscally responsible SCHIP just makes sense.

October 17, 2007
Tensions Peak in Northern Iraq
Escalating tensions on Iraq's northern border strengthen the case for a strategic reset of policy in Iraq and the Middle East, says Brian Katulis.

October 17, 2007
Moving On Up
As higher education becomes more competitive, many schools are focusing on non-education-related statistics that will build fame, wealth, and exclusivity.

October 16, 2007
Pursuing the Global Common Good: Authors Speak at CAP Event
Authors of a new book speak about living up to our highest moral responsibilities while strengthening our national security.

October 16, 2007
Sex, Lies, and Embryos

October 15, 2007
Mo' News from MO: Stem Cells Surface Again
Opponents try to reverse the 2006 public mandate for stem cell research, but find there are a few kinks in their plan, writes Michael Rugnetta.

October 15, 2007
Pursuing the Global Common Good
When is war justified? Is the use of torture ever acceptable? These are some of the issues in a new book by policy experts and faith leaders, published by the Center for American Progress.

October 15, 2007
Interactive Map: The Targets of Bush's Education Cuts
Interactive map shows how much money will be taken away from elementary and secondary schools if Bush gets his way with the budget.

October 15, 2007
This Week in Congress: 10.15.07-10.19.07
From health care to digital television, CAP provides you with resources to stay on top of the week on the Hill.

October 12, 2007
Finally, Action on Home Mortgages by Bush Administration and Congress
Andrew Jakabovics applauds administration leadership and congressional efforts to help subprime borrowers. But more must be done.

October 12, 2007
America's Overstretched Army

October 12, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: Which Side Are You On? The Battle of the Budget
The public favors increased domestic appropriations, but the Bush administration and their conservative allies refuse to listen.

October 11, 2007
Homeland Security for Dummies
Senior Fellow P.J. Crowley examines the Bush administration’s new homeland security report and finds it reads more like a how-to than a strategy.

October 11, 2007
The Nuclear Catch

October 11, 2007
Think Again: Limbaugh and the Military: No Story There
Why did the mainstream media shower criticism on MoveOn but find Limbaugh’s plainly anti-military remarks mostly uninteresting?

October 10, 2007
Toxic Trains Close to Home
The train derailing in Ohio again clarifies the need for increased security measures on our nation’s rails.

October 10, 2007
Economic Snapshot for October 2007
Christian E. Weller assesses federal and personal debt, the housing market, and the state of the economy.

October 10, 2007
Restoring Our Liberties: New Surveillance Bill Would Begin to Restore Checks and Balances
Mark D. Agrast details why new surveillance legislation on Capitol Hill would better protect both civil liberties and national security.

October 9, 2007
This Week in Congress: 10.8.07-10.12.07
From the housing market to homeland security, CAP provides you with resources to stay on top of the week on the Hill.

October 9, 2007
Combat-Ready? Sir, No, Sir.
Army Chief General George Casey admits that forces in Iraq are overextended and may be unprepared to meet new challenges on domestic and foreign fronts.

October 5, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: Your Priorities Are All Wrong
The public disapproves of the Bush administration’s performance in a wide range of top policy objectives; so why won’t they change course?

October 5, 2007
Afghanistan, Six Years Later
A new video and plan from CAP detail a strategy to shift our priorities back to fighting terrorism where it began.

October 5, 2007
The Forgotten Mission in Afghanistan Can Succeed. Here's How.
Larry Korb and Caroline Wadhams detail why the United States needs to turn its attention back to the central front in the war against terrorist networks, and how to do so.

October 5, 2007
Underlying Labor Market Weaknesses Persist
Moderate growth this month and upward revisions may instigate false optimism, but it’s important to examine the story that the numbers are telling.

October 4, 2007
How to Get the UN/AU Hybrid Force Deployed to Darfur
Experts outline a plan for deploying a UN/AU hybrid force to Darfur to prevent UNAMID from failing before it even really exists.

October 4, 2007
Think Again: The More Things Change...
Conservatives are now spouting the “If you disagree with me, you’re a racist” brand of moral bullying that people rightly criticized liberals for years ago.

October 4, 2007
Ready for Retirement
Poor 401(k) fee disclosure leaves many seniors behind in retirement savings, but CAP offers solutions for a fairer system.

October 4, 2007
Science Progress, the Phrase and the Title
The Center for American Progress launches a new project, Science Progress, which includes a daily blog, heavy-hitting web-content, and coming soon, a print publication.

October 4, 2007
Safe Shipping
Ensuring the security of our ports is an essential component of securing the borders against potential terrorist attacks.

October 3, 2007
Re-framing Social Safety Nets
European and American policy makers discuss how globalization is affecting the role of the government in the Western world.

October 3, 2007
President Bush Fails America's Children
Bush's veto will block health coverage for millions of children, and it's wrong on policy and ideology, says Senior Fellow Jeanne Lambrew.

October 2, 2007
Mining by the Numbers
The Bush administration’s neglect has led to an increasingly unsafe mining industry, but a recent report shows how to improve safety.

October 2, 2007
Shining Light on Blackwater USA
Private security contractor Blackwater USA faces congressional scrutiny after years of operating under the radar in Iraq.

October 2, 2007
Needed: More Pressure, More Diplomacy
Prendergast argues before the Senate Banking Committee that increased pressure and diplomacy is the only way to end the genocide in Darfur.

October 2, 2007
Only the First Step: FHA Reform by Congress is Not Enough
Home foreclosure crisis requires more than reforms at the Federal Housing Administration, writes Tim Westrich, even though that’s a positive first step.

October 1, 2007
Overseeing Afghanistan’s Reconstruction
New oversight position would renew commitment to securing Afghanistan and ensuring that it does not again become a safe haven for terrorists.

October 1, 2007
This Week in Congress: 10.1.07 - 10.7.07
From the appropriations process to the genocide in Darfur, CAP provides you with resources to stay on top of the week on the Hill.

October 1, 2007
The Roberts Four: Men on a Mission
As a new Supreme Court term opens, a core of four hard-line conservative justices are eager to implement a plan for radically remaking the Court.

October 1, 2007
The Roberts Court Round Three: What to Look For
As a new Supreme Court term opens, a core of four hard-line conservative justices are eager to implement a plan for radically remaking the court.

September 29, 2007
Iraq, Pentagon spending and the Iowa Caucuses
But as we inevitably disengage f rom Iraq, it's essential that America evaluate not just what went wrong there but also take a broader look at America's national security requirements and whether the Pentagon budget is suff icient to protect America.