8.28.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Securing America's Future Report argues for stronger national security through reduced oil dependence. A Better Poverty Measure How the federal poverty measure is flawed and how it can be updated and improved. Counting All the Benefits A full systems analysis of energy-saving solutions reveals that efficiency is the most cost effective. Bush and the Deficit An analysis of several factors contributing to future deficits shows Bush policies had major role.

THE WEEK AHEAD

NATIONAL SECURITY: Lawrence Korb, Sean Duggan, Peter Juul, and Max Bergmann release a book on serving America's veterans.

HEALTH CARE: Two interactives on how the House health bill will affect individuals and small businesses, and a video on the health insurance exchange proposed in the House bill.

ECONOMY: Andrew Jakabovics and Jeff Chapman release an analysis of racial disparities in lending among TARP recipients, Heather Boushey looks at new national employment numbers, and David Madland and Nayla Kazzi examine older workers in the recession.

SCIENCE PROGRESS : Ricardo Rossello on new methods for flu vaccine production.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Kennedy's Legacy on Immigration
Immigration

Health Reform Will Help the Sick
Health Care

Energy Safeguards Done Right
Energy

Public Holds Steady on Health Reform
Public Opinion

UPCOMING EVENTS

Assessing the Afghan Elections
September 1

CAP IN THE NEWS

Korb and Conley on the FY2010 Defense Budget
American Interest Online

Katulis Advises Against a Rush to Judgment on Afghanistan Election
Foreign Policy