9.25.09: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Clean-Energy Investment Report from John Podesta puts forward a framework for investing in clean-energy systems and energy efficiency. Loving Thy Neighbor Report from Sam Fulwood documents how faith communities across the country are standing up for immigration reform. Leveling the Playing Field Report makes the case for policies to erase the economic discrepancies between whites and minorities. A Pittsburgh Protocol Rajendra Pachauri and John Podesta argue that the G-20 needs to advance the global agenda on climate change.

THE WEEK AHEAD

DEBT AND DEFICIT: Michael Ettlinger and Michael Linden explain how we got to massive 10-year deficits and how we can begin thinking about solutions. Sabina Dewan and Michael Ettlinger take an international look by examining the budgets of OECD countries.

ENERGY: Tom Kenworthy examines the relationship between wind power and rural development.

HEALTH CARE: A look at how seniors are hurting under the current health care system.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

Daschle: Health Reform Helps Women and Families
Health Care

Economic Snapshot for September 2009
Economy

Myth vs. Reality on International Climate Change Negotiations
Energy

UPCOMING EVENTS

Colombia: Peace, Reconciliation, and Development
September 29

Progressives and the National Debt
September 30

CAP IN THE NEWS

Wong: Hu speaks — what next?
China Dialogue

Chatterji: Hard Times a Good Time for Doctors
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Online

Paisley: Innovation Clusters Create Competitive Communities
The Huffington Post