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THIS WEEK FROM CAP

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After bin Laden

Colin Cookman and Caroline Wadhams look at implications for U.S. policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan after Osama bin Laden's death.

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Not Working: Unemployment and Married Couples

Heather Boushey looks at unemployment among married couples during the Great Recession.

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Big Oil's Misbegotten Tax Gusher

Seth Hanlon explains why oil companies don't need $70 billion from tax payers amid record profits.

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Making Our Aid More Effective

John Norris and Connie Veillette outline five steps to eliminate unnecessary foreign aid regulations.

THE WEEK AHEAD

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT: Jorge Madrid and Valeri Vasquez on how gas prices are affecting Latinos and Dan Weiss and Valeri Vasquez on Exxon's effective corporate tax rate.

ECONOMY: Adam Hersh and Christian E. Weller provide a snapshot of U.S. productivity and a report from Michael Ettlinger on the R&D tax credit.

EDUCATION: Theodora Chang on charter schools and human capital.

IMMIGRATION Sam Fulwood and Ann Garcia on abolishing birthright citizenship.

MEDIA AND PROGRESSIVE VALUES: Ruy Teixeira looks at recent polls on support for alternative energy and a path to citizenship for immigrants.

AND MUCH MORE...

 

MAY 6, 2011

POLICY CORNER

Understanding bin Laden's Appeal
national security

Disqualifying Excellence
justice

A Comment on Public Service
open and accountable government

Health Reform's Gifts for Mom
health care

Slow Off the Mark
education

upcoming eventS

Growing Great Teachers and Leaders
may 9

Restoring Tricare
may 10

Truth and Consequences
may 11

2011 Progressive Party
may 26

CAP IN THE NEWS

Margon on U.S. Aid to Middle East
politico

Arons on Standing Up for Abortion Funding
the hill

Katulis on U.S. Relations with Pakistan and Afghanistan
foreign policy