4.3.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER G-20: The Case for Leadership New report outlines important issues facing world leaders and a strategy to strengthen the Group of 20. China and U.S. Treasuries Report from Scott Lilly on the U.S.-China trade imbalance and the future of China's investment strategies. Wired for Progress 2.0 This report updates CAP's strategy for implementing a national clean-energy smart grid. Lessons for Health Reform CAP Action report shows key lessons that Medicare offers for developing an affordable health system for all.

THE WEEK AHEAD

ECONOMY: Michael Ettlinger weighs in on financial regulations and the Public-Private Investment Program, plus Christian E. Weller's economic snapshot for April.

RELIGION AND VALUES: Rev. Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite on rescinding the Bush conscience rule for health care professionals.

AFGHANISTAN: Interactive map and column from Natalie Ondiak and Stephanie Miller on NATO’s role in Afghanistan.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: Cyrus Mody and W. Patrick McCray on how understanding the history of nanotechnology is crucial to effective innovation policy.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Keep Marking to Market
Economy

Big Oil Misers
Energy

Reassessing Foreign Assistance to Pakistan
Security

The Case for Health Reform
Health Care

UPCOMING EVENTS

Closing the Achievement Gap: Lessons from New Jersey
April 7

Progressive Party
May 6

CAP IN THE NEWS

Hachigian: Building the G20, the Right Way
The Guardian Online

Hachigian: What to Expect from the G20
Good magazine

Boyer: Mr. Obama in London
The Root

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