1.9.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Bringing the Economy Back Report from Scott Lilly explains why we need a stimulus package that is big and targeted. Why We Need a Stimulus Infographic shows four key reasons why we can't afford not to have a second stimulus. The Unacceptable Status Quo Report details the decline in health care since the last attempt at comprehensive reform in 1994. The Tyranny of Dead Ideas Matt Miller's new book explains how to let go of the old ways of thinking to unleash a new prosperity.

THE WEEK AHEAD

REFUGEES: Natalie Ondiak and Brian Katulis outline a plan for airlifting endangered Iraqis who are linked to the United States in a new report released on Monday.

PUBLIC OPINION: Ruy Teixeira resumes his weekly "Public Opinion Snapshot" now on a new day—Monday.

PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS: A report released on Thursday will analyze what President-elect Obama can learn from previous administrations in making political appointments.

STEM CELLS: A new report on "A Life Sciences Crucible: Stem Cell Research and Innovation Done Responsibly and Ethically" will come out on Friday.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: The fall/winter 2008-09 print edition of Science Progress will be released on Monday. This issue will feature entirely new content on regional centers of innovation, patent reform, and government contracting of scientific and technological work.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Time to Quarantine the Foreclosure Epidemic
Economy

Health Reform Is Fiscally Responsible
Health Care

The Staggering Cost of Nuclear Power
Energy

Closing Guantánamo
Security

UPCOMING EVENTS

Enabling Economic Recovery Through Innovation
January 12

Time for a Change in the Reproductive Rights Debate
January 8

A Life Sciences Crucible
January 8

CAP IN THE NEWS

Weller: The Stimulus Debate
On Point

Prendergast: Cell Phones and Congo's War Against Women
San Francisco Chronicle

Hachigian: The New New Deal Goes Global
The New Republic

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