1.16.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Let's Get it Started What President-elect Obama can learn from previous administrations in making political appointments. Operation Safe Haven Iraq An plan from Natalie Ondiak and Brian Katulis for airlifting endangered Iraqis linked to the United States. A Life Sciences Crucible Report on how to proceed with stem cell research and innovation responsibly and ethically. Science's Troubled Legacy A new issue of Science Progress focuses on regional centers of innovation and patent reform.

THE WEEK AHEAD

REGULATION: A new report on the Bush legacy of midnight regulations and what the Obama administration can do, plus a report on what Presient Obama can learn from previous administrations in establishing a regulatory agenda.

ECONOMY: New analysis about the recession and stimulus, including an economic recovery 101, a brief on how women are affected by the economic downturn, and insight into the House stimulus package.

WOMENS RIGHTS: Jessica Arons and Shira Saperstein on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: On the last day of the Bush administration, Rick Weiss says farewell to eight years of bungled science policy and looks forward to new challenges.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Economic Snapshot for January 2009
Economy

Putting Children’s Health Before Ideology
Health Care

Ten Ways to Take Immediate Action on Energy and the Environment
Energy

UPCOMING EVENTS

After Midnight
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Latinos and the Nation's Future
January 26

College Going Culture and Academic Preparation
January 27

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