3.27.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER A New Afghanistan Strategy Report details how a sustainable security approach can achieve lasting security in Afghanistan. The Case for Health Reform We need swift and effective health reform. CAP Action explains why and how to set up a public plan. More Job Losses in Every State New data show the recession has led to increases in unemployment in every state. Who Uses Payday Lenders? Analysis of newly available data gives insight into who turns to payday lenders for help and why.

THE WEEK AHEAD

ENERGY: Bracken Hendricks releases an updated version of "Wired for Progress," a national clean-energy smart grid strategy; Tom Kenworthy and Kari Manlove provide analysis of energy savings for water consumption, and Daniel Weiss discusses big oil profits.

G-20: New report on, "The Case for Leadership: Strengthening the G20 to Tackle Key Global Crises."

CREDIT AND DEBT: Tim Westrich discusses the Credit Card Holders Bill of Tights Act.

EDUCATION: Interactive map and report from Raegen Miller on Title I Part A funding formulas.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: Sujatha Jesudason on public participation and responsible use of biotechnologies.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Treasury Tries Again
Economy

What Is Cap and Trade?
Energy

An Afghanistan Simulation
Security

UPCOMING EVENTS

Strengthening the Group of 20 to Tackle Global Crises
March 31

Medicare's Lessons for Health Reform
April 2

Closing the Achievement Gap: Lessons from New Jersey
March 31

CAP IN THE NEWS

deLeon and Boyer: Obama's European Listening Tour
The Guardian Online

Kenworthy: Reverse Bush-Era Pillage of the West
The Salt Lake Tribune

Prendergast: Obama Must Halt Starvation in Darfur
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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