THIS WEEK FROM CAP

	Revitalizing the Golden State Dr. Raúl Hinojosa-Ojeda and Marshall Fitz explain why California shouldn't follow Arizona's lead on immigration.
	Debt Limit 101 Jordan Eizenga breaks down what you need to know about the federal debt limit.
	The Year of Living Dangerously Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez, and Ben Kaldunski chronicle the extreme weather of 2010.
	The Promise of Community Schools Theodora Chang recommends authorizing a program that provides comprehensive services to maximize learning.

THE WEEK AHEAD

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT: Susan Lyon and Jorge Madrid on National Asthma Day and why we need EPA clean air regulation.

ECONOMY: Heather Boushey compares unemployment among couples during the past and current recessions, and Jordan Eizenga on Build America Bonds.

EDUCATION: Diana Epstein on strengthening our science, technology, engineering, and math education programs.

NATIONAL SECURITY: Sarah Margon and John Norris explain why we need the United Nations.

MEDIA AND PROGRESSIVE VALUES: Ruy Teixeira looks at recent polls on the public's priorities on jobs and deficit reduction.

AND MUCH MORE...

APRIL 29, 2011

POLICY CORNER

Fatah-Hamas Agreement Presents Opportunities and Challenges
national security

Quality Health Care Delivered Effectively and Efficiently
health care

Pump Pain, Big Oil Gain
energy

The Benefits of Build America Bonds
economy

Put the Middle Class Front and Center to Build a Strong Recovery
economy

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2011 Progressive Party
may 26

CAP IN THE NEWS

Norris on Foreign Aid
the washington post

Korb and Conley on Panetta and Security Spending
cnn money

Lilly on Whether We Need a Balanced Budget Amendment
us news and world report

Cookman on Pakistan's Economy
pragati