7.25.08: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Is More Time Working? New reports look at how high-poverty schools are using expanded learning and the fiscal costs of more time. A Tale of Two Wars Polls show that policymakers are at odds with the American public on Iraq and Afghanistan. Help Is on the Way A by-the-numbers look at the housing crisis and legislation passed by Congress this week. Lowering Oil Prices Now A look at past releases from the Strategic Reserve shows prices could go down by $25 within days.

THE WEEK AHEAD

POVERTY: Child Tax Credit 101—why the credit isn't helping low-income Americans as it should and how new legislation could help change that.

ECONOMY: New reports on the middle-class squeeze and wealth mobility, plus analysis of new employment numbers from David Madland.

DISPLACED PEOPLE: Interactive map on global hotspots for internally displaced people, plus analysis from Natalie Ondiak on how we can begin to address the issue.

HEALTH CARE: Karen Davenport speaks on video about recent Medicare changes and how to improve the system for all Americans.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: Jeremy Jacquot on abrupt climate changes, and Jessica Arons on right-wing attempts to paint birth control as the new abortion.

CAMPUS PROGRESS: Susan Nieman might try to give Moral Clarity in her new book, but progressives already have it.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

To Sue, or Not to Sue
Health Care

Robbing from 401(k) to Pay for Today
Economy

Afghanistan by the Numbers
Security

Eight Reasons to Release Oil from the Petroleum Reserve
Energy

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wealth Mobility and Volatility in Black and White
July 29

Gov. O'Malley on Fiscal Responsibility
From the Action Fund
July 31

Sen. Kerry: A New Approach to Fighting Terrorism
From the Action Fund
July 31

CAP IN THE NEWS

Korb: Contrasting Goals in Iraq
The Boston Globe

Weiss: Before You Spit Into That Test Tube...
The Washington Post

Crowley: How the Next President Can Improve Security
The Washington Times

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