8.10.07: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Iraq Timeline: A Broken Record "In the Next Few Months" Interactive timeline shows progress is always just a "few months" away. Consequences of Divestment? Budget Priorities that Save Lives Scott Lilly on avoiding disaster by supporting Congress’ budget now. Beyond the Call of Duty Report Reviews Army's Overuse A comprehensive review of the overuse of the Army in Iraq. The Power of Differential Pay Strategy to Recruit Quality Teachers Robin Chait on improving teacher quality by supporting differential pay.

THE WEEK AHEAD

CREDIT: New report from Senior Fellow Christian E. Weller on the discriminatory credit constraints that low-income and minority families face.

ECONOMY: Economic snapshot for August from Christian E. Weller.

CIVIL RIGHTS: Cassandra Butts on the passing of civil rights attorney Oliver Hill.

MEDIA: Eric Alterman comments on the mainstream media in his weekly column, Think Again.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Strategic Reset: Reclaiming Control of U.S. Security in the Middle East

An Oldie But Goodie: The Importance of Social Security as Source of Retirement Income

From Poverty to Prosperity: A National Strategy to Cut Poverty in Half

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