THIS WEEK FROM CAP

	Budgeting for Growth Michael Ettlinger, Michael Linden, and Seth Hanlon present a plan for long-term deficit reduction that builds a strong American economy.
	The Federal Debt Ceiling and the U.S. Housing Market Christian Weller on how hoped-for sales of new and existing houses could be over if conservatives fail to raise the debt ceiling.
	Not Again Christian E. Weller and Jaryn Fields explain why energy price volatility hurts families, businesses, and the economy.
	The Fake James Madison Ian Millhiser explains how conservatives' calls to end programs such as Social Security and Medicare stem from misinterpretation of the Constitution.

THE WEEK AHEAD

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT: Michael Conathan and Richard Caperton on challenges in the offshore wind industry and a report from the Global Climate Network on low-carbon industrial strategy.

ECONOMY: The Doing What Works team looks at trimming defense spending.

MEDIA AND PROGRESSIVE VALUES: Ruy Teixeira's public opinion snapshot on the public's opposition to changing Medicaid and Medicare and Marta Cook on churches implementing Energy Star recommendations for their buildings.

AND MUCH MORE...

MAY 27, 2011

POLICY CORNER

Honoring Our Heroes
national security

Primary Care on the Rise in Massachusetts
health care

Budget Bullets
economy

America's Next Top Model Disclosure
markets and regulation

Religious Freedom Amid the Arab Spring
religion and values

upcoming eventS

Articulation and Transfer: College Strategies for the Success of 21st Century Students
june 2

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Lilly on Rep. Ryan's Budget Being Inconsistent with Catholic Teachings
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Veillette and Norris on U.S. Foreign Aid
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Garofalo on Corporate Tax Reform
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