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05 Jul 2009 05:06

Sunday July 5, 2009

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04 Jul 2009 02:15

Saturday July 4, 2009

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03 Jul 2009 16:55

The G8: From Trieste to L’Aquila

Federiga Bindi, July 03, 2009

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03 Jul 2009 07:07

Friday July 3, 2009

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02 Jul 2009 20:27
President Barack Obama will attend his first G8 Summit in Italy where world leaders are expected to discuss issues such as the global financial crisis, Afghanistan and Iran, Africa, energy and climate change. Brookings experts examine the challenges facing the Group of Eight.

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The Scouting Report: Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor

Wednesday, July 08, 2009
12:30 PM to 01:30 PM
Washington, DC

Senate confirmation hearings begin July 13 for President Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Sonia Sotomayor. She is the first Hispanic American nominated for a lifetime appointment to the high court and, if confirmed, will be only the third woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice. Brookings expert Russell Wheeler and Politico Senior Editor Fred Barbash will take questions about the historic nomination in this edition of the Scouting Report.

Policy analysts, civil society groups and aid donors agree that good governance is critical for sustainable economic development. Yet, improving governance and fighting corruption is not always a priority. Daniel Kaufmann, Aart Kraay and Massimo Mastruzzi analyze evidence from 212 countries that shows good governance has a strong, positive impact on development.

G8 SUMMITWill the G8 Deliver on Education for All?

David Gartner

Russia

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U.S. Troops Withdraw from Iraq; The Economic Recession and Prospects for Recovery

"The Iraqi people, by and large, have wanted to be out from under foreign occupation almost since the very beginning." - Kenneth Pollack, senior fellow, Foreign Policy

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02 Jul 2009 10:49

Research and Commentary

New census numbers provide the first real glimpse of how America’s big cities appear now as the major survivors of the nation’s recent housing doldrums. William Frey concludes that it remains to be seen how unemployment will impact growth in these cities and their suburbs and how they will respond when the housing market eventually recovers. Read More

As President Obama prepares for talks with Russian President Medvedev in Moscow, Steven Pifer says the administration is looking for three key outcomes from the meeting: a new treaty to replace START, a cooperative approach for dealing with Iran and Afghanistan, and a structured mechanism to keep their mutual interests on track. View Larger

The Scouting Report: Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor

Can the G8 Lead in IMF Reform?

Domenico Lombardi, July 2009

THE PRESIDENCYPreserving Our Institutions: The Continuity of the Presidency

The Continuity of Government Commission, June 2009

U.S. ECONOMY

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02 Jul 2009 00:10

Thursday July 2, 2009

Despite continued sluggishness in the economy and the recent upheaval in the auto industry, unemployment claims are down. Senior Fellow Gary Burtless says employers are still shedding jobs but says the stimulus program and the growing need for workers in some expanding industries are critical in the effort to stabilize the economy.

Complex Systems Modeling for Obesity Research

Ross A. Hammond, July 2009

Obesity has grown rapidly into a major public health challenge in the United States and worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that as many as one-third of Americans are obese. Ross Hammond explains how techniques from the field of complexity science can inform both scientific study of obesity and effective policies to combat it.

G8 SUMMITWill the G8 Deliver on Education for All?

David Gartner, July 01, 2009

Q&A with Kenneth Pollack

"The Iraqi people, by and large, have wanted to be out from under foreign occupation almost since the very beginning. They realize that there were a number of hurdles they had to overcome, but they feel like, now, they're finally getting to the point where they can take on the responsibility for their own security, their own stability, their own basic services—and all of that is an important sign of progress to Iraqis." - Kenneth Pollack, senior fellow, foreign policy

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01 Jul 2009 14:03

The G8 Summit

Reuters/Nikola Solic - An official rests in front of flags during a working session of the G8 foreign ministers.

The G8 Summit

Meeting in Italy next week, the Group of Eight (G8) leaders will discuss a wide range of issues, from global economic recovery to climate change and energy security. The leaders will also take up the crises in Afghanistan and Iran. Brookings scholars weigh in on the summit’s top agenda items, as well as Italy’s leadership of the 2009 G8 meeting. Learn More

Spotlight: Consumer Protection

Reuters/Rick Wilking - The sign for a foreclosed house for sale.

Structuring the Consumer Financial Protection Agency

Douglas J. Elliott, July 01, 2009

The Obama administration recently released a more detailed legislative proposal for its proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). Douglas Elliott believes the proposal appears to retain the intended benefit of a clear focus on consumer protection while addressing seriously the potential for destroying useful financial products. It also aims to prevent the new agency from “empire building.”

U.S. Financial Market Regulation Financial Institutions Governance

In the July 1 edition of The Scouting Report, Brookings expert Adele Morris and Senior Politico Editor Fred Barbash answered questions on climate change legislation as it moves to the Senate. Read Transcript

, Aart Kraay, Massimo Mastruzzi, June 29, 2009

Policy analysts, civil society groups and aid donors agree that good governance is critical for sustainable economic development. Yet, improving governance and fighting corruption is not always a priority, highlighting serious challenges in global economics. Daniel Kaufmann, Aart Kraay and Massimo Mastruzzi, authors of Governance Matters VIII and the updated Worldwide Governance Indicators, analyze evidence from 212 countries that shows good governance has a strong, positive impact on development.

Supreme Court The Scouting Report: Supreme Court Nominations

July 08, 2009

U.S. ECONOMYUnemployment Outlook Still Uncertain

Gary Burtless, July 01, 2009

RUSSIAPreviewing President Obama’s Trip to Russia

Steven Pifer, July 01, 2009

AFGHANISTANBuilding A Basis For Success in Afghanistan

, July 01, 2009

HOUSINGBig City Populations Survive the Housing Crunch

William H. Frey, July 01, 2009

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01 Jul 2009 03:05

Wednesday July 1, 2009

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30 Jun 2009 17:56

Health Care Health Care Reform: Should We Expand Our Public Plan?

July 09, 2009

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IRAQ U.S. Troops Withdraw From Iraq's Cities

Michael E. O'Hanlon, June 30, 2009

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