3.20.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Swords and Ploughshares Report presents a sustainable security simulation that illustrates the need to change our approach in Afghanistan. Sustainable Mortgages Report on how to measure progress and next steps for containing the foreclosure crisis. Economic Snapshot for March Christian E. Weller takes a look at the state of the economy, which is in its worst recession in decades. Lessons from Six Years in Iraq Six years after the start of the Iraq war, Lawrence Korb reflects on its consequences at home and abroad.

THE WEEK AHEAD

CREDIT AND DEBT: Amanda Logan and Christian E. Weller release a new report on the Americans who turn to payday lenders.

AFGHANISTAN: New report on the current state of Afghanistan, the challenges facing the Obama administration, and how to realign American interests in the region.

ENERGY: A column and video on why we need a carbon cap-and-trade program and how to implement it successfully.

LABOR MARKET: Interactive map and analysis from Heather Boushey on new state employment numbers.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Interactive Map: Unemployment Rising in Every State
Economy

A National Clean-Energy Smart Grid
Energy

Sustainable Security in Action
Security

Assuring Affordable Health Care for All
Health Care

UPCOMING EVENTS

Protecting America from Unsafe Drugs and Medical Devices
March 25

CAP IN THE NEWS

Weller: Rebuilding the Retirement Dream
Credit Slips

Katulis: Rebranding a Middle Eastern Country
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