1.18.08: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER A Progressive Stimulus Plan From the Action Fund A practical and progressive economic stimulus and recovery plan. The Cost of 10 Years in Iraq Serious Security Consequences The U.S. will continue paying a steep price in lives, dollars, and security. Geneticizing Disease Effects on Racial Health Disparities Refocusing the discussion on social factors that cause health disparities. The Conservative Agenda Is it Serving African Americans? Key economic indicators show the policies are failing African Americans.

THE WEEK AHEAD

HEALTH CARE: Karen Davenport comments on what to expect on health care from President Bush's State of the Union Address in CAP's weekly "Ask the Expert" video.

ENERGY: John Podesta testifies before the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming on “Cap, Auction, and Trade: Allowance Auctions and Revenue Recycling under Cap and Trade.”

IRAQ: Report card on how the Bush administration is doing in meeting its benchmarks in Iraq.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: Tom Kalil on the National Science Board's latest Science and Engineering Indicators and Mark Meier on cocaine vaccine research.

CAMPUS PROGRESS: Articles about how modern-day segregation on the ballot this fall, why Roe v. Wade still matters to young women (and men) 35 years later, and great environmental initiatives that are happening at the state and local levels.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

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

Progressive Growth: Transforming America’s Economy through Clean Energy, Innovation, and Opportunity

CAP IN THE NEWS

Katulis on Our Ally in Islamabad
Los Angeles Times

Madland on New Lows for American Workers
Twin Cities Daily Planet

Terkel on the Fraud of Voter ID Laws
The American Prospect
From the Action Fund

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