1.25.08: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Iraq Benchmark Report Card One Year After the Surge Only three of Bush's 18 benchmarks for Iraq have been met one year out. Cap, Auction, and Trade Testimony from John D. Podesta John D. Podesta testifies on implementing carbon cap and trade. Presidential Roadblock Uneven Economic Stimulus Deal Congress must look past the stimulus to a more robust recovery plan. Haywire FCC Spectrum Auction U.S. Needs Broadband Strategy Lloyd warns FCC sale weakens national security and emergency preparedness.

THE WEEK AHEAD

ENERGY: New report on developing state solar photovoltaic markers and how to use solar power to bring about U.S. energy independence.

STATE OF THE UNION: The Action Fund's MicCheck releases its list of people who have been marginalized by the Bush administration—"We've Got 99 Problems (But a Human-Animal Hybrid Ain't One). Plus, pre-State of the Union analysis on how Latinos have fared under the Bush administration, what to expect on energy in Bush's address, and the real reason why Bush will say he's bringing troops home.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: Analysis of new developments in synthetic biology.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Throwing Homeowners a Lifeline

A Practical and Progressive Economic Stimulus and Recovery Plan
From the Action Fund

UPCOMING EVENTS

Plug-in Hybrids:
The Future of Cars?
January 31

CAP IN THE NEWS

Sperling on the U.S. Moving Toward an Economic Stimulus Plan
Bloomberg

Weller on How the Bush Stimulus Package Misses the Point
Common Dreams

Brown on Renewing and Modernizing Public Education
Forbes

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