2.20.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Goldilocks and the Recovery The $787 billion recovery plan is neither too big nor too small, too fast or too slow. In fact, it’s just right. Brief on Entitlement Reform Controlling Medicare and Medicaid costs means having them lead the way in system-wide health reform. At Last, Help For Homeowners The Obama administration’s housing plan actually helps homeowners. Now that’s progress. Minorities Struggle for Jobs A look at minorities’ experience in the labor market throughout the recession shows disheartening news.

THE WEEK AHEAD

ENERGY: New report from Bracken Hendricks entitled, "Wired for Progress: Building a National Clean-Energy Smart Grid," plus a smart grid 101, and more.

ECONOMY: Christian E. Weller releases his monthly economic snapshot for February, plus analysis of the federal budget from Michael Ettlinger, and an update to CAP's recovery and reinvestment 101.

EDUCATION: New report from Robin Chait and Michele McLaughlin on how state policy can support alternative teacher certification programs.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: Rick Weiss on the risky business of nanotech.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Medicare Matters
Health Care

Media to Climate: "Drop Dead"
Energy

Democracy Strengthened or Weakened in Venezuela?
Security

UPCOMING EVENTS

The GET
February 24

Realizing the Promise
February 27

CAP IN THE NEWS

Schulz, Dreier, Chen: Clinton Must Press China on Rights
Christian Science Monitor

Weiss: The Auto Bailout
The Washington Post

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