6.19.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Green Jobs Help the Economy A report, 50 state fact sheets, and an interactive map show how clean-energy investment can boost economic growth. Health Care Competition Interactive map shows that a handful of carriers dominate health insurance markets in many states. Iranian Election Analysis Middle East Progress takes a look at how the Iranian elections reveal the supreme leader's ambitions. Economic Snapshot for June No “glimmers of hope” yet; the economy needs to grow for an extended period before families regain security.

THE WEEK AHEAD

EDUCATION: New reports on reforming teacher tenure and dynamic teacher evaluation released on Thursday. Plus, information on why the Teacher Incentive Fund is an important investment.

DON'T ASK DON'T TELL: Report offers practical steps for repealing the ban on openly gay men and women in the military.

ENERGY: Christian E. Weller and Amanda Logan have a new report on energy prices.

ECONOMY: Andrew Jakabovics releases a new report on mandatory mortgage mediation, and Louis Soares releases one on education for working learniners.

IMMIGRATION: Angela Kelley and Vanessa Cárdenas outline principles for moving forward on immigration reform.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: Jeremy Jacquot on western water woes.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Public Opinion: Move on Health Reform Now
Health Care

Higher Yields of Trouble for Farmers
Energy

Financial Regulation Done Right
Economy

UPCOMING EVENTS

Low-Cost Solutions to Health Care
June 23

So Long Lake Wobegon?
June 25

CAP IN THE NEWS

Weller: We Need to Reexamine Retirement
The Economist

Feder: Use Medicare to Hold Industry to Cost And Quality Promises
Kaiser Health News