5.1.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Gender in the Recession Graphic shows that layoffs for male manufacturing and retail workers are making women the breadwinners. Securing Energy Independence New report from Park, Chen, and deLeon makes the case for diversifying American energy. Swine Flu and Public Health P.J. Crowley and Andy Grotto on how the outbreak is a test for our response to public health threats. Better Health Decisions Comparative effectiveness research will improve health decisions, bring down costs, and improve care.

THE WEEK AHEAD

EDUCATION: New report on "Stimulating Excellence: Unleashing the Power of Innovation in Education," plus profiles of education entrepreneurs.

HEALTH CARE: Interactive maps and analysis of how many Americans have lost health insurance since the recession began. And a report on how much protection health insurance plans offer and how consumers can know what they're getting from their plan.

LABOR MARKET: Health Boushey provides analysis of new employment data.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: How to support the research technicians who support American science.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

A Dispatch from Pakistan
Security

Adapting to Global Warming
Energy

The Incredible Shrinking Economy
Economy

UPCOMING EVENTS

Stimulating Excellence
May 5

Transparency and Health Insurance
May 8

CAP IN THE NEWS

Gude: Bush Got the Guantanamo He Wanted
TMPCafe

Korb vs. vanden Heuvel on Afghanistan
Rethink Afghanistan

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