5.15.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER New Progressive America New reports show young Americans are more progressive than previous generations on nearly every issue. Restoring Trust in Antitrust Report from CAP, AEI, Public Impact, and New Profit explores policies to encourage innovation in education. Health Reform and the Deficit CAP Action report shows that modernizing the health system will reduce the deficit. Green Jobs, Green Homes A policy roadmap for the largest residential retrofit program ever initiated in the United States.

THE WEEK AHEAD

HEALTH CARE: New report on how to bring together health information technology, care delivery, and payment reform.

EDUCATION: Four new reports on teacher effectiveness and extended learning time, including: state strategies for attracting and retaining effective teachers in high-poverty schools; designing pay-for-performance programs for high-poverty schools; using online, distance learning to support expanded learning time; and utilizing distance learning to improve language skills.

SECURITY: The Sustainable Security project releases a new report outlining a national development strategy.

ENERGY: An interactive map on state savings under a renewable energy standard and a column from Tom Kenworthy on renewable energy lessons so far. Plus a new report on American attitudes on energy policy.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Energy Poverty 101
Energy

Funding War Through the Backdoor
Security

Judy Feder on Fixing the Health System
Health Care

UPCOMING EVENTS

Resource Allocation, Reinvestment, and Education Reform
May 18

Food Matters with Mark Bittman and Jose Andres
May 18

Building a National Strategy for Global Development
May 19

CAP IN THE NEWS

Gude: Obama Can't Keep Torture Under Wraps
The Guardian Online

Gude: Don't Try Bush Officials for Torture
The Guardian Online

Norris: Congo's Electronic Blood Diamonds
The Guardian Online

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