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Save to My PortfolioBeyond the Stimulus Package

Isabel V. Sawhill, February 05, 2008, McClatchy Tribune

Isabel Sawhill argues that the fiscal stimulus package is a good idea, but is merely a stopgap that will do little to change the fundamental problems. She says that Congress should not lose sight of how the economy got to where it is and what is needed to prevent such vulnerabilities in the future. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Post-Stimulus Economy: Stimulate, Then Be Patient

Jason Furman, February 01, 2008, Los Angeles Times

Will the economy get a much-needed boost from a stilmulus package? In a week long Los Angeles Times 'Dust Up' series, Jason Furman, a Brookings scholar and an advisor to President Clinton, and author-economist Steven E. Landsburg discuss the U.S. economy and the recently announced stimulus package. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioAfter the Stimulus

Alan Berube, January 29, 2008, The Brookings Institution

The economic stimulus package before Congress may provide temporary relief in the short-term, but, ultimately, bolstering America’s long-term economic growth depends on the “three Is”- innovation, intellect, and infrastructure. Alan Berube, research director and fellow at the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings discusses America’s major metropolitan areas hold the key to economic health for the long haul. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Summit for American Prosperity: Washington and Metro Areas Working Together

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Save to My PortfolioThe Great Credit Squeeze: How It Happened, How to Prevent Another

Friday, May 16, 2008
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Save to My PortfolioHealthy Marriage, Strong Families and Child Wellbeing

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Save to My PortfolioEnergy Challenges for the Next President

Monday, May 12, 2008
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Save to My PortfolioHelping Disconnected and Hard-to-Employ Single Mothers

Wednesday, May 07, 2008
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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioCommunities with New Immigrants Deserve Federal Aid

Audrey Singer, May 02, 2008, The News & Observer

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Save to My PortfolioThe Impact of the Mortgage Crisis on Children and Their Education

Julia B. Isaacs and Phillip Lovell, April 2008, First Focus

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Save to My PortfolioImmigration Reform Ideas for Our Next President

Audrey Singer and Martha Raddatz, May 01, 2008

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioHigh Time for a Helping Hand for Strapped American Families

Elisabeth Jacobs, April 24, 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioThe State of Airline Competition and Prospective Mergers

Clifford Winston and Steven A. Morrison, April 24, 2008, House Judiciary Committee Antitrust Task Force

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Save to My PortfolioThe Housing Crisis and Lessons for Monetary Policy

Monday, April 21, 2008
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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioDon’t Blame the War for the Economy

Martin Neil Baily, April 20, 2008, The New York Times

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Save to My PortfolioAirlines are Safer than Ever

Clifford Winston and Robert W. Crandall, April 19, 2008, The Wall Street Journal

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ExpertRon Haskins

A former White House and congressional advisor on welfare issues, Ron Haskins co-directs the Brookings Center on Children and Families. He is an expert on preschool, foster care and poverty.

ProgramMetropolitan Policy Program

Redefining the challenges facing metropolitan America and promoting innovative solutions to help communities grow in more inclusive, competitive and sustainable ways.

ExpertIsabel V. Sawhill

A nationally known budget expert, Isabel Sawhill focuses on domestic poverty and federal fiscal policy. She is also co-director of the Center on Children and Families at Brookings.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

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Ambassador to Israel and assistant secretary of state for near east affairs during the Clinton Administration, Martin Indyk directs the Saban Center for Middle East Policy. He currently focuses on the Clinton administration’s diplomacy and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

ExpertSuzanne Maloney

Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

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The Saban Center conducts original research and develops innovative programs to promote a better understanding of the policy choices facing American decisionmakers in the Middle East.

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The John L. Thornton China Center develops analysis and policy recommendations to help address key long-term challenges, both in terms of U.S.-China relations and China's internal development.

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Lael Brainard is vice president and director of Global Economy and Development. She focuses on competitiveness, trade, international economics, U.S. foreign assistance and global poverty.

ProgramGlobal Economy and Development

Global Economy and Development advances research, dialogue, and innovative solutions to address the forces of globalization and the challenges of global poverty.

ExpertThomas Mann

A noted congressional scholar, Tom Mann writes and speaks widely on issues related to campaigns, elections and the effectiveness of Congress.

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare, and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

ExpertAlice M. Rivlin

Alice Rivlin, the first director of the Congressional Budget Office, is an expert on urban issues as well as fiscal, monetary and social policy. She directs the Greater Washington Research project.