Strong majorities of all races say hiring, promotions and college admissions should be based "strictly on merit," but...

Wednesday 19 November 2008

ON THE AGENDA

Could an Economic Downturn Be the Ticket to Health Care Reform?

Jenny Choi
Nov 18, 2008

An analysis in the Los Angeles Times today posits what could prove to be a tipping point for the health care crisis: the current economic slump.

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The Way Forward

Michael Remaley
Nov 13, 2008

The process – not the rhetoric – of change.

If change is to come, we cannot return to business as usual. We have seen so many elections that promised hope and more responsive government. And time and again, we have returned from our polling places to our homes and just waited for change to come. This time, something must be different.

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FACING UP TO THE
Nation's Finances

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Strong majorities of all races say hiring, promotions and college admissions should be based "strictly on merit," but minorities are more likely to favor "extra efforts" to recruit minorities

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Tags: college admissions, hiring, merit, Minorities, promotions, Race

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Homework For The New Administration And The 111th Congress

Entering a new era in Washington is a good time for many things, including a good hard look at what needs to be done to improve our education system, from pre-kindergarten all the way up through college. With that in mind, we've put together an education reform "to do" list for the president-elect and members of the 111th Congress. We invite you to check out the list and then log on to our site to discuss the education issues you feel should be priorities in 2009.

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