Tuesday October 7, 2008

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PAST EVENT: The $700 Billion Question


Reuters/Mike Theiler - President George W. Bush signs the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 in the Oval Office after the House passed the $700 billion financial rescue legislation in Washington, October 3, 2008.

Save to My Portfolio President Signs Bailout

Wednesday, October 01, 2008
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC

While global financial markets remain in turmoil, days of uncertainty on Capitol Hill finished last week with the President Bush quickly signing an economic rescue package. Brookings economic, budget and congressional experts gathered mid-week to discuss the $700 billion question. Alice Rivlin said the bailout package will be successful if it gets credit flowing again. Others expressed concerns about whether the oversight in the legislation would be effective. Read More

Financial Markets, Financial Institutions, Fiscal Policy, U.S. Economy, U.S. Congress

UPCOMING EVENT

Save to My Portfolio State Health Reform Series

Wednesday, October 08, 2008
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Washington, DC

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform at Brookings and the National Academy for State Health Policy host a forum to identify how more robust state-national partnerships can accelerate and improve state and regional health reform efforts while informing national policy. The event will be webcast live. Read More

Health Care

Spotlight: U.S. Politics


Reuters/Don Emmert - Senator Joe Biden and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin smile as they chat onstage at the end of their vice presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Save to My Portfolio After the Vice Presidential Debate

Stephen Hess, October 03, 2008

The vice presidential face-off is behind us, but two more presidential debates lie ahead. Brookings presidential expert Stephen Hess says that televised debates are entertainment, providing voters a glimpse into the candidates’ demeanor, but little of their substance. Governor Sarah Palin showed viewers that she could stay in the ring with Senator Joe Biden, but it wasn't a changer in the race. Watch

U.S. Politics, Elections, Political Campaigns

SPOTLIGHT: Pakistan


Reuters/Aamir Qureshi - Pakistani tribesmen gather on a street in Raghagan.

Save to My Portfolio The Next Chapter: The United States and Pakistan

Stephen P. Cohen, September 2008

The bilateral Pakistan Policy Working Group, of which Brookings Senior Fellow Stephen Cohen is a member, issued a new report on the U.S.-Pakistan relationship moving forward. The report recommends commissioning a new National Intelligence Estimate upon which to base U.S. policy. It also advocates greater economic aid, public diplomacy, market access and assistance with counterinsurgency, assuming Pakistan can deliver results against extremism in the tribal areas and adequately oversee its intelligence services. Read More

Pakistan, Transnational Security Threats, Terrorism, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy

Upcoming Event

Save to My Portfolio What the Presidential Candidates Aren’t Talking About

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
10:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC

On October 14, Opportunity 08 will host a discussion to examine some of the important policy concerns that the candidates and the debates have left unexamined. The discussion will include such critical issues as education, immigration, North Korea’s nuclear program and U.S. relations with China. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio International Cooperation for the Financial Crisis

Ralph C. Bryant, October 02, 2008

Ralph Bryant discusses the possibility of the U.S. financial crisis spreading to the international exchange rate markets, and proposes specific actions for central banks to take, including ongoing and enhanced cooperation on a global scale, coordinated monetary policy action and improvement of standards. Read More

SPOTLIGHT: INDIA NUCLEAR DEAL

Save to My Portfolio A Nuclear Deal with India

After three years, Congress has finally passed legislation to allow U.S. exports of certain non-military nuclear technology to India. The bill now moves to the president for his signature. Some believe it undermines the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Others say it is essential for India's continued development. Brookings experts examine all sides of the issue Learn More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio From Losing To Winning In Afghanistan

Michael E. O'Hanlon, Andrew Shearer, October 03, 2008

With renewed international focus on Afghanistan, Michael O'Hanlon and Andrew Shearer assess the continually worsening situation in the country. O'Hanlon and Shearer believe there is no "silver bullet" strategy for Afghanistan, but they contend that progress can best be accomplished by focusing on four main fronts for positive developments. Read More

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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.

Research ProjectLatin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers.

ExpertSarah A. Binder

Sarah Binder is an expert on Congress and legislative politics.  Her current projects focus on the politics of federal judicial selection and the consequences of partisan polarization.

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.

ExpertDouglas W. Elmendorf

Doug Elmendorf, whose government posts have included the Federal Reserve, Treasury, Council of Economic Advisors, and CBO, focuses his research on macroeconomics and fiscal policy. He is co-editor of the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity and director of The Hamilton Project, which develops proposals for shared growth.

ExpertJoshua M. Epstein

A leader in the agent-based computational modeling methodology and a recent recipient of the 2008 NIH Director’s Pioneer Award, Josh Epstein is known for his groundbreaking work on epidemics and bioterrorism.

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. 

ExpertJulia B. Isaacs

Julia Isaacs focuses on public investments in children and how children are affected by national budgetary policies. A former federal budget analyst, she also researches the economic mobility of children and families across the income spectrum.

ExpertHugh B. Price

Former president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Hugh Price is an expert on education, civil rights, equal opportunity and criminal justice. His 40-year career spans journalism, philanthropy, the law, and social advocacy.

ExpertRebecca Blank

Rebecca Blank is an expert on the interaction between the macroeconomy, government anti-poverty programs, and the behavior and well being of low-income families. She has just been named the Robert S. Kerr senior fellow at Brookings.

ExpertDarrell M. West

Darrell M. West is the vice president and director of Governance Studies at Brookings. His studies include campaigns and elections, political advertising, mass media, public opinion, technology policy and electronic government.

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.