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Increasing Classroo...
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20:45:00 03/16/12

Matthew Chingos: Many school districts consider increasing class size in order to save money. Some critics say the savings from larger classrooms carries a cost in...

Increasing Classroom Size

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Increasing Classroom Size

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Matthew Chingos: Many school districts consider increasing class size in order to save money. Some critics say the savings from larger classrooms carries a cost in student achievement, but that’s not always the case. Featured Matthew M. Chingos

Increasing Classroo...
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20:45:00 03/16/12

Matthew Chingos: Many school districts consider increasing class size in order to save money. Some critics say the savings from larger classrooms carries a cost in...

Increasing Classroom Size

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Increasing Classroom Size

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Matthew Chingos: Many school districts consider increasing class size in order to save money. Some critics say the savings from larger classrooms carries a cost in student achievement, but that’s not always the case. Featured Matthew M. Chingos

The Influence of Su...
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21:20:00 03/09/12

Anthony Corrado: Super PACs favoring President Obama will raise enough to level the playing field in the presidential race, but their influence in congressional ra...

The Influence of Super PACs on the 2012 Elections

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The Influence of Super PACs on the 2012 Elections

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Anthony Corrado: Super PACs favoring President Obama will raise enough to level the playing field in the presidential race, but their influence in congressional races and the battle over control of Congress will be even greater, since races for the House and Senate deal with smaller campaign budgets. Featured Anthony Corrado

The Influence of Su...
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21:20:00 03/09/12

Anthony Corrado: Super PACs favoring President Obama will raise enough to level the playing field in the presidential race, but their influence in congressional ra...

The Influence of Super PACs on the 2012 Elections

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The Influence of Super PACs on the 2012 Elections

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Anthony Corrado: Super PACs favoring President Obama will raise enough to level the playing field in the presidential race, but their influence in congressional races and the battle over control of Congress will be even greater, since races for the House and Senate deal with smaller campaign budgets. Featured Anthony Corrado

The Myth of America...
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20:18:00 03/02/12

Robert Kagan: America is not always been beloved, but it remains the dominant power on the world stage. When domestic confidence is low, it’s wise for political le...

The Myth of American Decline

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The Myth of American Decline

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Robert Kagan: America is not always been beloved, but it remains the dominant power on the world stage. When domestic confidence is low, it’s wise for political leaders to reinforce that message with the public, as President Obama did in his State of the Union speech Featured Robert Kagan

The Myth of America...
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20:18:00 03/02/12

Robert Kagan: America is not always been beloved, but it remains the dominant power on the world stage. When domestic confidence is low, it’s wise for political le...

The Myth of American Decline

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The Myth of American Decline

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Robert Kagan: America is not always been beloved, but it remains the dominant power on the world stage. When domestic confidence is low, it’s wise for political leaders to reinforce that message with the public, as President Obama did in his State of the Union speech Featured Robert Kagan

Military Drones and...
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21:52:00 02/24/12

Peter Singer: The use of drones has set an enormous precedent with very little public debate, blurring the civilian and military roles in war and circumventing the...

Military Drones and Democracy

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Military Drones and Democracy

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Peter Singer: The use of drones has set an enormous precedent with very little public debate, blurring the civilian and military roles in war and circumventing the Constitution’s mandate for congressional authorization. Featured Peter W. Singer

Military Drones and...
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21:52:00 02/24/12

Peter Singer: The use of drones has set an enormous precedent with very little public debate, blurring the civilian and military roles in war and circumventing the...

Military Drones and Democracy

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Military Drones and Democracy

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Peter Singer: The use of drones has set an enormous precedent with very little public debate, blurring the civilian and military roles in war and circumventing the Constitution’s mandate for congressional authorization. Featured Peter W. Singer

The Mortgage Settle...
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14:51:00 02/17/12

Ted Gayer: The mortgage settlement helps the banks by limiting some litigation risks, but exposes bank investors to the potential for additional losses. It’s the r...

The Mortgage Settlement and the Continuing Housing Crisis

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The Mortgage Settlement and the Continuing Housing Crisis

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Ted Gayer: The mortgage settlement helps the banks by limiting some litigation risks, but exposes bank investors to the potential for additional losses. It’s the result of years of substandard underwriting practices. Featured Ted Gayer

The Mortgage Settle...
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14:51:00 02/17/12

Ted Gayer: The mortgage settlement helps the banks by limiting some litigation risks, but exposes bank investors to the potential for additional losses. It’s the r...

The Mortgage Settlement and the Continuing Housing Crisis

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The Mortgage Settlement and the Continuing Housing Crisis

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Ted Gayer: The mortgage settlement helps the banks by limiting some litigation risks, but exposes bank investors to the potential for additional losses. It’s the result of years of substandard underwriting practices. Featured Ted Gayer

U.S.-Egypt Alliance...
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22:31:00 02/10/12

Shibley Telhami: Egypt’s military was on the right side of history during the Arab Spring, supporting the revolutionary drive to democracy. However, as new politic...

U.S.-Egypt Alliance Strained

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U.S.-Egypt Alliance Strained

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Shibley Telhami: Egypt’s military was on the right side of history during the Arab Spring, supporting the revolutionary drive to democracy. However, as new political leaders emerge, tensions are growing, and the alliance is strained. Featured Shibley Telhami

U.S.-Egypt Alliance...
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22:31:00 02/10/12

Shibley Telhami: Egypt’s military was on the right side of history during the Arab Spring, supporting the revolutionary drive to democracy. However, as new politic...

U.S.-Egypt Alliance Strained

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U.S.-Egypt Alliance Strained

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Shibley Telhami: Egypt’s military was on the right side of history during the Arab Spring, supporting the revolutionary drive to democracy. However, as new political leaders emerge, tensions are growing, and the alliance is strained. Featured Shibley Telhami

Why German Labor Po...
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18:39:00 02/03/12

Elisabeth Jacobs: German policies have given companies greater incentives to hire skilled workers and keep them, using innovative policies that give both workers a...

Why German Labor Policies are Better than America's

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Why German Labor Policies are Better than America's

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Elisabeth Jacobs: German policies have given companies greater incentives to hire skilled workers and keep them, using innovative policies that give both workers and companies more flexibility with hours and pay. By contrast, U.S. companies tend to shed workers in lean times, and are slow to re-hire, resulting in greater long-term job losses. Featured Elisabeth Jacobs

Why German Labor Po...
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18:39:00 02/03/12

Elisabeth Jacobs: German policies have given companies greater incentives to hire skilled workers and keep them, using innovative policies that give both workers a...

Why German Labor Policies are Better than America's

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Why German Labor Policies are Better than America's

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Elisabeth Jacobs: German policies have given companies greater incentives to hire skilled workers and keep them, using innovative policies that give both workers and companies more flexibility with hours and pay. By contrast, U.S. companies tend to shed workers in lean times, and are slow to re-hire, resulting in greater long-term job losses. Featured Elisabeth Jacobs

@ Brookings Podcast...
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20:31:00 01/27/12

It’s self-evident that construction projects and infrastructure investments create jobs, but there’s a difference between building a “bridge to nowhere” and invest...

@ Brookings Podcast: Infrastructure Investment and Job Creation

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@ Brookings Podcast: Infrastructure Investment and Job Creation

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It’s self-evident that construction projects and infrastructure investments create jobs, but there’s a difference between building a “bridge to nowhere” and investing in the long-term growth and strength of the U.S. economy, says senior fellow Robert Puentes. The challenge is to invest in projects that provide real and lasting value. Featured Robert Puentes Audio * Full Audio (.mp3)

Infrastructure Inve...
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20:31:00 01/27/12

Robert Puentes: Infrastructure investments should not just put people to work digging a hole and filling it up again. The challenge is creating jobs and investing ...

Infrastructure Investment and Job Creation

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Infrastructure Investment and Job Creation

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Robert Puentes: Infrastructure investments should not just put people to work digging a hole and filling it up again. The challenge is creating jobs and investing in real value, including green technology and mass transit for sustainable growth. Featured Robert Puentes

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@ Brookings Podcast: Solutions for the Federal Deficit
10/22/10

The national debt and our yearly deficits have reached staggering heights, just as the nation struggles to recover from a deep and persistent recession, says Isabel Sawhill , senior fellow and director of the Budgeting for National Priorities project. Solutions for taming the deficits are straightforward, she argues, but the politics are complex and, it’s tough to engender the political will to act. Subscribe to audio and video podcasts of Brookings events and policy research » Featured Isabel V. Sawhill Audio * Audio Download (.mp3)