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ACLU

Democracy and Human Rights

Actions for Restoring America (Report)

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American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Development, Education

Universal Basic and Secondary Education (Report)

Education, Effective Government, Nonprofit, US Economy

ARISE: Advancing Research in Science and Engineering (Report)

Foreign Affairs, National Security, Technology

Reconsidering the Rules for Space Security (Report)

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American Academy of Diplomacy

Fiscal Policy, Foreign Affairs

A Foreign Affairs Budget for the Future (Report)

Foreign Policy, Terrorism

Integrating Instruments of Power and Influence: Lessons Learned and Best Practices (Summary)

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American Academy of Political and Social Science

Defense, Homeland Security, Iraq, Pakistan, Terrorism

Terrorism: What the Next President Will Face (Book)

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American Antitrust Institute

Energy, Fiscal Policy, Healthcare, Legal System, US Economy

The Next Antitrust Agenda: The American Antitrust Institute’s Transition Report on Competition Policy to the 44th President of the United States (Summary)

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American Association for the Advancement of Science

Science

Science and Technology Advice for the New Administration (Letter)

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American Bar Association

Judicial Policy

Memorandum to the Next President (Letter)

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American Constitution Society for Law and Policy

Democracy and Human Rights

Human Rights at Home: A Domestic Policy Blueprint for the New Administration (Brief)

Democracy and Human Rights, Development, Ethical Government, Foreign Policy, Terrorism

A Hungry Child Knows No Politics: A Proposal to Reform Laws Governing Humanitarian Relief and 'Material Support' of Terrorism (Brief)

Democracy and Human Rights, Effective Government, Judicial Policy, Legal System

All the President's Lawyers: How to Avoid Another "Torture Opinion" Debacle (Brief)

Democracy and Human Rights, Ethical Government, Homeland Security, Legal System

National Intelligence and the Rule of Law (Brief)

Democracy and Human Rights, Ethical Government, Judicial Policy, National Security

Rehabilitating the U.S. Ban on Torture: A Call for Transparent Treatment Policy (Brief)

Democracy and Human Rights, Ethical Government, Legal System, National Security

On Secrecy and Transparency: Thoughts for Congress and a New Administration (Brief)

Democracy and Human Rights, Judicial Policy

Human Rights At Home: A Domestic Policy Blueprint for the New Administration (Brief)

Democracy and Human Rights, Judicial Policy, Legal System, US Economy

21st Century Tools for Advancing Equal Opportunity: Recommendations for the Next Administration (Report)

Democracy and Human Rights, Legal System

Prosecuting Worker Endangerment: The Need for Stronger Criminal Penalties for Violations of the OSH Act (Brief)

Effective Government

Letting Government Agencies Do What They Were Created To Do (Brief)

Effective Government, Legal System

Reinventing the President's Pardon Power (Brief)

Effective Government, Legal System

Reinvigorating the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (Brief)

Environment, Homeland Security

Running Aground: The Hidden Environmental and Regulatory Implications of Homeland Security (Brief)

Ethical Government, Judicial Policy, National Security

Reforming the State Secrets Privilege (Brief)

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Terrorism

Restoration, Education, and Coordination: Three Principles to Guide U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts Over the Next Five Years (Brief )

Judicial Policy, Legal System, Terrorism

Prosecuting Suspected Terrorists: The Role of the Civilian Courts (Brief)

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American Enterprise Institute

Defense, Homeland Security

Congress and the Next President Should Repeal the War Powers Act (Op-Ed)

Defense, Homeland Security

The Laws in Wartime (Article)

Defense, Homeland Security, Iraq

The Proud, The Few (Article)

Ethical Government

Ensuring a Seamless Transition (Article)

Fiscal Policy

The Coming Tax Bomb (Article)

Foreign Policy, Iran, Nuclear Proliferation

A Wakeup Call on Iran's Nukes (Op-Ed)

Foreign Policy, Latin America

A New President, A New Paradigm (Article)

Healthcare

Lessons from the Clinton Plan (Article)

Healthcare

The Making of the Next President's Health Plan: Will It Be Deja Vu of 1992? (Article)

Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Nuclear Proliferation

Out of Conflict, a Partnership (Article)

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American Geological Institute

Climate Change, Energy, Science

Critical Needs for the Twenty First Century: The Role of the Geosciences (Report)

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American Society for Microbiology

Science

Science and Public Health Recommendations for the New Administration from the American Society for Microbiology (Brief)

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Asia Foundation

Asia, Foreign Policy

American Overview: Asian Policy Challenges for the Next Administration (Policy Brief)

Asia, Foreign Policy

Asian Views of America's Role in Asia 2008: An Overview (Overview)

Asia, Foreign Policy

Challenges in U.S. Asian Relations Awaiting a New President - Luncheon Remarks by Foundation President (Remarks)

Asia, Foreign Policy

Executive Summary: U.S. Foreign Policy Recommendations for Asia (Summary)

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Asia Society

Afghanistan, Foreign Affairs, Middle East, Pakistan

From Great Game to Grand Bargain: Ending Chaos in Afghanistan and Pakistan (Article)

Asia

Obama and the Rise of the Rest (Op-Ed)

Asia, Foreign Policy

Asia’s Questions for America’s Next President (Op-Ed)

Asia, Foreign Policy, Iran, Nuclear Proliferation

Obama and Iran (Op-Ed)

Asia, Nuclear Proliferation

Stay the Course in North Korea (Op-Ed)

Democracy and Human Rights, India

Obama and India: A Chance to Redeem Democracy (Op-Ed)

Foreign Policy, Pakistan, Terrorism

Obama and Pakistan: Mutual Trust, Respect and Understanding (Article)

India

India Cautiously Welcomes Obama’s Election (Article)

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Aspen Institute

Asia, Foreign Policy, Iraq, Middle East, Russia

Discussion with Aspen President About Madeleine Albright's Book (Video)

Foreign Policy, Latin America

The Next President's Agendas for the Americas (Report)

Foreign Policy, Middle East

Jordan's King Abdullah II Cites the Strong Ties that Connect the West with His Region and Offers Advice to the Next President of the United States (Audio)

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Association of American Universities

Education, Science

AAU Policy Recommendations for the Next President (Policy Brief)

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Boston Review

Development

Inequality Matters: Why Globalization Doesn't Lift All Boats (Article)

Ethical Government, Human Rights, Poverty

Reentry: Reversing Mass Imprisonment (Article)

Fiscal Policy, US Economy

What’s Hurting the Middle Class (Article)

Human Rights, Immigration

On Belonging: What We Owe People Who Stay (Article)

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Brookings Institution

Afghanistan, Foreign Policy

How to Win In Afghanistan (Op-Ed)

Africa, Asia, China, Climate Change, Environment, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy, Latin America, Middle East, Russia

Top 10 Global Economic Challenges Facing America's 44th President (Report)

Africa, Democracy and Human Rights, Foreign Policy

The Genocide in Darfur: America Must Do More to Fulfill the Responsibility to Protect (Summary)

Asia, China, Democracy and Human Rights, Foreign Policy

Constructing a Successful China Strategy: Promote Balance and Democratic Ideals in Asia (Summary)

Asia, China, Foreign Policy

Contending with the Rise of China: Build on Three Decades of Progress (Summary)

Asia, China, Foreign Policy

Navigating China's Rise: Develop a Sustained, High-Level Trade Strategy (Summary)

Asia, China, Foreign Policy, Human Rights

Human Rights, Asia and the New Administration: Can Multilateralism Work This Time? (Brief)

Asia, Foreign Policy, India, Nuclear Proliferation

Breaking New Ground with India: Build a Valuable Indo-U.S. Strategic Partnership (Summary)

Asia, India, Nuclear Proliferation, Pakistan, Terrorism

Expand the U.S. Agenda toward Pakistan: Prospects for Peace and Stability Can Brighten (Summary)

Civic Engagement

Empowering Moderate Voters: Implement an Instant Runoff Strategy (Summary)

Civic Engagement

Reaching American Voters: Strengthen Candidates' Traditional and New Media Approaches (Summary)

Civic Engagement

The Young Vote: Engaging America's Youth in the 2008 Elections and Beyond (Summary)

Civic Engagement, Ethical Government, Judicial Policy

Prevent Federal Court Nomination Battles: De-Escalating the Conflict over the Judiciary (Summary)

Climate Change, Energy, Environment

Building a Secure Energy Future: A Challenge for New Presidential Leadership (Summary)

Climate Change, Energy, Environment

Diving in the Deep End: Help Water Agencies Address Climate Change (Summary)

Climate Change, Energy, Environment

Memo to President-elect Barack Obama: Building a Secure Energy Future (Brief)

Climate Change, Energy, Fiscal Policy

Energy Challenges for the Next President (Video)

Climate Change, Energy, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy, Immigration, Latin America

Re-Thinking U.S.-Latin American Relations: A Hemispheric Partnership for a Turbulent World (Report)

Climate Change, Energy, Foreign Policy

Tackling Trade and Climate Change: Leadership on the Home Front of Foreign Policy (Summary)

Climate Change, Energy, Foreign Policy, US Economy

Freedom from Oil: How the Next President Can End the United States' Oil Addiction (Transcript)

Climate Change, Environment

How Obama Should Confront Climate Change (Article)

Climate Change, Environment, Foreign Policy, Nuclear Proliferation

Global Challenges for the Next US President (Video)

Corporate Governance, Legal System, US Economy

Improve Corporate Governance: Protecting Investors by Strengthening Gatekeeper Roles (Summary)

Defense, Homeland Security

Bent but Not Broken: The Military Challenge for the Next Commander-in-Chief (Summary)

Defense, Homeland Security

Increasing the Size and Power of the U.S. Military (Summary)

Defense, Homeland Security, Terrorism

A Legal Framework for Detaining Terrorists: Enact a Law to End the Clash over Rights (Summary)

Defense, Homeland Security, Terrorism

Managing Homeland Security: Develop a Threat-Based Strategy (Summary)

Democracy and Human Rights, Legal System, Terrorism

Wrenching Choices on Guantanamo (Op-Ed)

Education

Assuring Student Achievement: Strengthen America through Education Reforms (Summary)

Education

Strengthening Higher Education: Simplify Student Aid & Emphasize Vital Science, Math, and Language Skills (Summary)

Effective Government

Memo to the President: Lead With Confidence (Article)

Energy

Ending Oil Dependence: Protecting National Security, the Environment and the Economy (Summary)

Energy

Energy Security, Energy Urgency: Key Issues Facing the Next President (Transcript)

Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy

Why the Next President Should Care About the World Bank and the IMF (Article)

Fiscal Policy, Healthcare, Seniors and Social Security

Taking Back our Fiscal Future (Policy Brief)

Fiscal Policy, Healthcare, US Economy

Slowing the Growth of Health Spending: We Need Mixed Strategies, and We Need to Start Now (Summary)

Fiscal Policy, Seniors and Social Security, US Economy

Promoting Retirement Security: Make Saving Easier & More Rewarding (Summary)

Fiscal Policy, Urban Policy, US Economy

Pathways to the Middle Class: Ensuring Greater Upward Mobility for All Americans (Summary)

Fiscal Policy, US Economy

America's Economy - Headed for Crisis: Realistic Approaches Are Essential (Summary)

Fiscal Policy, US Economy

Extending Deregulation: Make the U.S. Economy More Efficient (Summary)

Fiscal Policy, US Economy

Fixing the Tax System: Support Fairer, Simpler, and More Adequate Taxation (Summary)

Fiscal Policy, US Economy

Taming the Deficit: Forge a Grand Compromise for a Sustainable Future (Summary)

Fiscal Policy, US Economy

What Should the Next President Do about Poverty? (Summary)

Foreign Policy

Engaging the Muslim World: A Communication Strategy to Win the War of Ideas (Summary)

Foreign Policy, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Nuclear Proliferation, Terrorism

Restoring the Balance: A Middle East Strategy for the Next President (Executive Summary)

Foreign Policy, Iraq, Middle East

Waning Chances for Stability in Iraq: Navigating Bad Options in Iraq (Summary)

Foreign Policy, Middle East

Back to Balancing in the Middle East: A New Strategy for Constructive Engagement (Summary)

Foreign Policy, Nuclear Proliferation

Trouble Ahead for the Next U.S. President (Article)

Foreign Policy, Pakistan, Terrorism

The Next Chapter: The United States and Pakistan (Summary)

Foreign Policy, Poverty

Foreign Assistance: Assuring that Foreign Aid Is Effective (Summary)

Healthcare, US Economy

Meeting the Challenge of Health Care Quality: Achieve Reforms in Medicare, Quality, & Malpractice (Summary)

Healthcare, US Economy

Meeting the Dilemma of Health Care Access: Extend Insurance Coverage while Controlling Costs (Summary)

Healthcare, US Economy

Reviving the Social Contract: Economic Strategies to Promote Health Insurance & Long-Term Care (Summary)

Healthcare, US Economy

Rising to the Challenge of Real Health Care Reform (Op-Ed)

Housing, Urban Policy, US Economy

Rethinking U.S. Rental Housing Policy: Build on State and Local Innovations (Summary)

Immigration

Immigration Reform Ideas for Our Next President (Video)

Immigration

Reforming U.S. Immigration Policy: Open New Pathways to Integration (Summary)

Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East

Middle East Policy Options for the Next President (Video)

Middle East

Countering Iran's Revolutionary Challenge: A Strategy for the Next Phase (Summary)

Poverty, US Economy

Attacking Poverty and Inequality: Reinvigorate the Fight for Greater Opportunity (Summary)

Seniors and Social Security

Next President and Congress: Tackle Social Security First (Article)

Technology, US Economy

Strengthening U.S. Information Technology: Keep America #1 on the Net (Summary)

Urban Policy, US Economy

Preserving the Vital Center: Renew the Economy of the Industrial Heartland (Summary)

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Defense, Development, Foreign Policy

Establishing the Next President's National Security Agenda: Strengthening the Civilian Instrument (Article)

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BusinessWeek

Technology

Wanted: A National Broadband Policy (Article)

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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Afghanistan, Foreign Policy

Stabilizing Afghanistan: Threats and Challenges (Policy Brief)

Asia, Foreign Policy

Asia: Shaping the Future (Policy Brief)

China, Climate Change, Foreign Policy

Breaking the Suicide Pact: US-China Cooperation on Climate Change (Policy Brief)

Democracy and Human Rights, Foreign Policy

Is a League of Democracies a Good Idea? (Policy Brief)

Foreign Policy, Iran

Iran Says “No”—Now What? (Policy Brief)

Foreign Policy, Iran, Middle East, Nuclear Proliferation

Iran: Is Productive Engagement Possible? (Policy Brief)

Foreign Policy, Israel, Middle East

Sunset for the Two State Solution? (Policy Brief)

Foreign Policy, Nuclear Proliferation

Abolishing Nuclear Weapons: Why the United States Should Lead (Policy Brief)

Foreign Policy, Pakistan

Engaging Pakistan—Getting the Balance Right (Policy Brief)

Foreign Policy, Russia

Russian–American Security Relations After Georgia (Policy Brief)

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Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching

Education

Looking Ahead: Letters to the Next President from Higher Education's Leaders (Letter)

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Cato Institute

China, Foreign Policy

Should the Next U.S. President Adopt a Tougher Stance on Trade Policy with China? (Online Debate)

Foreign Policy, Iran, Middle East, Nuclear Proliferation

The Case for Game-Changing Diplomacy with Iran (Brief)

Immigration

Immigration (Brief)

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Center for a New American Security

Afghanistan, Defense, Iraq, National Secuity, Transition

The New Presidency and the Future of American Military Power (Report)

Climate Change, Environment, National Security

Remodeling the US Government for Energy Security (Report)

Fiscal Policy, Homeland Security, Middle East, Transition

Defense Procurement by Paralysis: Costly Mortgages for the Next Administration (Brief)

Foreign Policy, Iraq, Middle East

Shaping the Iraq Inheritance (Report)

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Center for American Progress

Africa

Letter to President-Elect Barack Obama: A Peace Surge for Sudan (Brief)

Asia, China, Foreign Policy, Homeland Security

A Global Imperative: A Progressive Approach to U.S.-China Relations in the 21st Century (Report)

Climate Change, Energy, Environment

A Framework for Achieving Energy Security and Arresting Global Warming (Report)

Defense, Development, Homeland Security

In Search of Sustainable Security (Report)

Defense, Homeland Security

How the Next President Can Improve Homeland Security (Op-ed)

Defense, Homeland Security

In Search of Sustainable Security (Report)

Defense, Homeland Security

What Must Be Done: Homeland Security Policy Priorities for the Next Administration and Congress (Report)

Development, Fiscal Policy, Technology, US Economy

Virtuous Circle: Strengthening Broad-Based Global Progress in Living Standards (Report)

Energy, Fiscal Policy, Technology, US Economy

Progressive Growth: Transforming America’s Economy through Clean Energy, Innovation, and Opportunity (Report)

Energy, US Economy

Capturing the Energy Opportunity: Creating a Low-Carbon Economy (Article)

Fiscal Policy, US Economy

Responsible Investment: A Budget and Fiscal Policy Plan for Progressive Growth (Summary)

Homeland Security

Homeland Security in an Obama Administration (Brief)

Technology, US Economy

A National Innovation Agenda: Progressive Policies for Economic Growth and Opportunity Through Science and Technology (Summary)

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Center for Global Development

Africa, Development, Foreign Affairs

Power and Roads for Africa: What the United States Can Do (Brief)

Climate Change, Development, Foreign Affairs

Global Warming: An Opportunity for Greatness (Policy Brief)

Development

Why Global Development Matters to Americans and What the Next President Should Do About It (Introduction to Book)

Development, Education, Foreign Affairs

Aid for Education: More Bang for the Buck (Book Chapter)

Development, Education, Foreign Affairs

U.S. Policy Towards Fragile States: An Integrated Approach to Security and Development (Book Chapter)

Development, Foreign Affairs

Foreign Direct Investment and Development (Book Chapter)

Development, Foreign Affairs

U.S Trade Policy and Global Development (Book Chapter)

Development, Foreign Affairs

U.S. Foreign Assistance for the Twenty-first Century (Policy Brief)

Development, Foreign Affairs

U.S. Leadership in the Fight Against Global Corruption (Book Chapter)

Development, Foreign Affairs, Healthcare

Healthy Foreign Policy: Bringing Coherence to the Global Health Agenda (Policy Brief)

Development, Foreign Affairs, Healthcare

Opportunities for Presidential Leadership on AIDS: From an "Emergency Plan" to a Sustainable Policy (Policy Brief)

Development, Foreign Affairs, Healthcare

Tripping Over Health: U.S. Policy Towards Patents and Drug Access in Developing Countries (Book Chapter)

Development, Foreign Affairs, Immigration

Don't Close the Golden Door: Making Immigration Policy Work for Development (Policy Brief)

Development, Foreign Affairs, Latin America

Integration in the Americas: One Idea for Plan B (Book Chapter)

Development, US Economy

U.S. Trade Policy and Global Development (Brief)

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Center for Health and Social Policy

Healthcare

Medicare: Challenges Facing the Next President (Policy Brief)

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Center for Law and Social Policy

Education, Family, Poverty

CLASP Federal Policy Recommendations for 2009 and Beyond (Brief)

Education, US Economy

Recover, Renew, Rebuild: Workforce Policies for a Strong and Fair Economy (Brief)

Family, Fiscal Policy, US Economy

Beyond Stimulus: Shoring Up the Saftey Net, Securing the American Dream (Brief)

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Center for Naval Analysis

Africa, Foreign Policy

Africa Policy Issues for the Next Administration (Report)

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Center for New American Security

Foreign Policy, Iraq, Middle East, National Security

The Inheritance and the Way Forward (Report )

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Center for Reproductive Rights

Foreign Policy, Healthcare, Judicial Policy

Letter to President-elect Obama (Letter)

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Center for Strategic and International Studies

Afghanistan, Foreign Affairs, Middle East, Pakistan

Winning the War in Afghanistan (Summary)

Homeland Security, Human Rights

Closing Guantanamo (Report)

National Security, Technology

Securing Cyberspace for the 44th President (Report)

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Center for the Study of the Presidency

Science

Presidential Leadership to Ensure Science and Technology in the Service of National Needs: A Report to the 2008 Candidates (Report)

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Center for US Global Engagement

Foreign Policy, Transition

First-Step Recommendations for the President-Elect to Elevate and Strengthen Development and Diplomacy (Article)

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Christian Science Monitor

Asia, Foreign Policy

What Asia Wants from the Next U.S. President (Article)

Foreign Policy, Middle East

On Iraq Policy, Next U.S. President Will Have to Adapt (Article)

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Chronicle of Higher Education

Education

An Education on Higher Education for the Next President (Letter)

Education, Fiscal Policy

Concerns Over Economic Competitiveness Will Test the Next President (Article)

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Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofit

A Nonprofit Agenda for the Next President (Article)

Nonprofit

Priorities for a New President (Article)

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Common Cause

Corporate Governance, Technology

Media and Democracy in America: A Reform Plan for a New Administration (Report)

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Commonwealth Fund

Healthcare

A High Performance Health System for the United States: An Ambitious Agenda for the Next President (Summary)

Healthcare

Health Reform in a New Era: Options for the Obama Administration (Article)

Healthcare

The Time Has Come for Comprehensive Health Reform: Statement from The Commonwealth Fund Commission on a High Performance Health System (Letter)

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Concord Coalition

Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy Beyond Election Day: Nine Challenges For '09 (Policy Brief)

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Congress Daily

Defense, Homeland Security

ACLU Urges Action To 'Fix' Growing Terrorist Watch List (Article)

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Congressional Quarterly

Afghanistan, Foreign Affairs, Iraq

The Wars: Withdrawal and Escalation (Article)

Climate Change, Energy, Environment

Energy: The Price of Being Green (Article)

Defense, US Economy

Military: Rewriting the Doctrine (Article)

Fiscal Policy

Taxes: Living With a Legacy (Article)

Fiscal Policy, Infrastructure

Infrastructure: Approach With Caution (Article)

Fiscal Policy, US Economy

The Deficit: Facing Up to Reality (Article)

Fiscal Policy, US Economy

The Economy: More Trouble Ahead (Article)

Foreign Policy

U.S. Image: Deep Repair, Tight Budget (Article)

Healthcare

Health Care: An Urgent Need (Article)

Homeland Security, Terrorism

Intelligence: Reorganization Fatigue (Article)

Immigration, US Economy

Immigration: The Jobs Factor (Article)

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Congressional Research Service

Homeland Security

CRS Report: 2008-2009 Presidential Transition: National Security Considerations and Options (Report)

Transition

Presidential Transitions (Report)

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Constitution Project

Democracy and Human Rights, Ethical Government

End Illegal Detention, Torture & Rendition (Brief)

Democracy and Human Rights, Ethical Government

Promoting Transparency in Government (Brief)

Democracy and Human Rights, Ethical Government, Judicial Policy, Legal System

Prosecute Terrorist Suspects in Accordance with the Law (Brief)

Effective Government, National Security

Assertion of Executive Authority in National Security Matters (Brief)

Ethical Government, Human Rights

Reforming the State Secrets Privilege (Brief)

Ethical Government, Judicial Policy, Legal System

Closing Guantanamo (Brief)

Ethical Government, Judicial Policy, Legal System

Revising Attorney General Guidelines on FBI Investigations (Brief)

Homeland Security, Terrorism

Failing to Protect Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Overly Broad Definition of Material Support for Terrorism (Brief)

Immigration

Ending Immigration Enforcement Based on National Origin, Ethnicity, and Religion (Brief)

Immigration, Legal System

Misuse of Immigration Detention Laws in Counterterrorism Efforts (Brief)

Judicial Policy, Legal System

Smart on Crime: Recommendations for the Next Administration and Congress (Report)

Judicial Policy, Technology

Updating the Law Governing the Privacy of Electronic Communications (Brief)

Legal System

Executive Privilege and Congressional Oversight (Brief)

National Security

National Security Letters & Section 215 of the USA Patriot Act (Brief)

National Security

Reform of the National Security Surveillance Laws and Procedures (Brief)

Nonprofit

Eliminate Unnecessary Barriers to Legitimate Charitable Work (Brief)

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Council for Excellence in Government

Healthcare

The American Public on Health Care: The Missing Perspective (Report)

Homeland Security, Transition

Homeland Security and the Upcoming Transition: What the Next Administration Should Do to Make Us Safe at Home (Brief)

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Council of Competitiveness

Energy

100-Day Energy Action Plan for America (Report)

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Council of the Great City Schools

Education, Urban Policy

An Open Letter to the Next President of the United States (Letter)

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Council on Foreign Relations

Asia, China, Foreign Policy

Should the Next U.S. President Adopt a Tougher Stance on Trade Policy with China? (Online Debate)

Energy, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Immigration, Latin America, Poverty

U.S.-Latin America Relations: A New Direction for a New Reality (Report)

Energy, Nuclear Proliferation

Challenges for Nuclear Power Expansion (Backgrounder)

Foreign Policy

Policy for the Next President: Fair Trade or Free Trade (Online Debate)

Foreign Policy

What Should the Next President Do On NAFTA? (Online Debate/Article)

Foreign Policy, Middle East

Kurtzer: Next U.S. President Must Give Priority to Arab-Israeli Talks (Interview)

Immigration

Next President Must Resolve Immigration, Cuba Issues (Interview/Article)

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Defenders of Wildlife

Environment

Wildlife Conservation Agenda for the Next Administration (Report)

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Defense Science Board

Defense, Foreign Policy, Homeland Security

Defense Imperatives for the New Administration (Report)

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Delegation of the European Commission to the USA

Europe, Foreign Policy, US Economy

A Letter From Brussels to the Next President of the United States (Letter)

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Economic Policy Institute

Education

Leaving No Child Behind (Article)

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Economist

Africa, Democracy and Human Rights, Foreign Affairs

What Congo Means for Obama (Op-Ed)

China, Foreign Policy, Middle East, Terrorism

Terror, Not China (Special Report)

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Education Sector

Education

Eight for 2008: Education Ideas for the Next President (Report)

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Environment America

Energy, Environment

Clean Energy For America: Why the 44th President Must Put America on the Clean Energy Path (Report)

Energy, Environment, US Economy

Renewing America: A Blueprint For Economic Recovery (Brief)

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Family Research Council

Family, Healthcare, Judicial Policy

Pro-Family Policy Goals for the Nation (Report)

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Federation of American Scientists

Defense, Foreign Policy, Homeland Security

Towards True Security: Ten Steps The Next President Should Take to Transform US Nuclear Weapons Policy (Report)

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Foreign Affairs

Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Iraq, Terrorism

Toward a Realistic Peace: Defending Civilization and Defeating Terrorists by Making the International System Work (Article)

Foreign Policy

A New Realism: A Realistic and Principled Foreign Policy (Article)

Foreign Policy

The Next President: Mastering A Daunting Agenda (Article)

Foreign Policy

The Next President: Mastering a Daunting Agenda (Essay)

Foreign Policy, Iraq

How to Leave a Stable Iraq (Article)

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Foreign Policy In Focus

Afghanistan, Foreign Policy

The Case for U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan (Report)

Democracy and Human Rights, Foreign Policy

Letter to President Obama on Human Rights (Letter)

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Georgetown Institute for the Study of Diplomacy

Energy, Foreign Policy, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Nuclear Proliferation, Terrorism

America's Role in the World: Foreign Policy Choices for the Next President (Report)

Foreign Policy, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Nuclear Proliferation, Terrorism

America's Role in the World: Foreign Policy Choices for the Next President (Report)

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German Marshall Fund of the United States

Europe, Foreign Policy

New Plumbing, New Purposes - Rebuilding the Atlantic Alliance (Report)

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Harvard Law & Policy Review

Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Ethical Government, Judicial Policy, Legal System

The Environment and Natural Resources Division of the United States Department of Justice: Planning for the Transition to the Next Administration (Report)

Climate Change, Environment

A Way Forward on Climate Change (Report)

Democracy and Human Rights, Ethical Government, Judicial Policy, Legal System

Restoring the Civil Rights Division (Report)

Democracy and Human Rights, Legal System

What Would Jackson Do? Some Old Advice for the New Attorney General (Report)

Ethical Government, Judicial Policy, Legal System

Restoring Public Confidence in the Fairness of the Department of Justice's Criminal Justice Function (Report)

Homeland Security

Homeland Security and the Upcoming Transition (Report)

Homeland Security, Transition

Homeland Security and the Upcoming Transition: What the Next Administration Should Do to Make Us Safe at Home (Brief)

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Harvard Public Health Review

Healthcare

Advice to the Next President: Champion Social and Economic Equality (Article)

Healthcare

Advice to the Next President: Desegregate our Healthcare System (Article)

Healthcare

Advice to the Next President: Encourage Investments in Long-Term Health (Article)

Healthcare

Advice to the Next President: Extend a Safety Net to Deserving Immigrant Families (Article)

Healthcare

Advice to the Next President: Join the Global Fight Against Tobacco (Article)

Healthcare

Advice to the Next President: Support a Health Rights Movement (Article)

Healthcare

Advice to the President: Put Research on Early Childhood Development Into Action (Article)

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Harvard University, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

Defense, Homeland Security

Fixing the Department of Homeland Security (Policy Brief)

Energy

Memo to the Next President: Addressing the Energy Crisis (Video)

Foreign Policy

Toward a Liberal Realist Foreign Policy: A Memo for the Next President (Article)

Homeland Security, Terrorism

Memo to the Next President: Intelligence & Counterterrorism (Video)

Nuclear Proliferation, Terrorism

Preventing Nuclear Terrorism: An Agenda for the Next President (Report)

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Henry L. Stimson Center

Asia, China, Foreign Policy

Rethinking Northeast Asia (Report)

Defense, Foreign Policy

Rebalancing the Toolkit: Strengthening the Civilian Instruments of Statecraft (Report)

Defense, Homeland Security

Establishing the Next President's National Security Agenda: Part I (Article)

Defense, Homeland Security

Establishing the Next President's National Security Agenda: Part II (Article)

Development, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy, Poverty

A Memo to the Next President:Promoting American Interests through Smarter, More Strategic Global Policies (Letter)

Foreign Policy

Peacekeeping Dues and Don’ts: A Checklist for the Next President (Article)

Foreign Policy, Iran

Three Options for Obama to Engage Iran: All with Dangers (Report)

Foreign Policy, Iraq, Middle East

Iraq: New Goals, No Illusions (Article)

Nuclear Proliferation

Nuclear Proliferation: Avoiding a Pandemic (Article)

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Heritage Foundation

Africa, Foreign Policy

Into Africa: Bush Initiatives That Deserve Continuing Support (Summary)

Defense, Foreign Policy, Nuclear Proliferation

Moving Forward with Ballistic Missile Defense (Report)

Democracy and Human Rights, Foreign Policy

Why the U.S. Should Oppose "Defamation of Religions" Resolutions at the United Nations (Backgrounder)

Education

Transforming and Improving American Education (Report)

Energy

Making Domestic Energy Affordable (Report)

Energy

The Economic Case for Drilling Oil Reserves (Backgrounder)

Fiscal Policy

Cutting Taxes to Promote Growth and Restore Fairness (Report)

Healthcare

Ensuring Access to Affordable Health Insurance (Report)

Homeland Security

Homeland Security in the Next Administration (Brief)

Immigration

Next Steps for Immigration and Border Security Reform: Restructuring the Work Visa (Article)

Immigration, National Security

Strengthening the Visa Waiver Program (Report)

Iran, Nuclear Proliferation

Yes, a Nuclear Iran Is Unacceptable (Report)

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Hoover Institution

China, Defense, Iran, Nuclear Proliferation, Russia

The Need for Missile Defense (Report)

China, Foreign Policy, Homeland Security, Middle East, Nuclear Proliferation, Russia

The Need for Missile Defense: Dangerous States with Big Ambitions (Article)

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Huffington Post

Education, Foreign Policy

Memo to the President (Op-Ed)

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Human Rights First

Ethical Government, Human Rights

How to End Torture and Cruel Treatment: Blueprint for the Next Administration (Report)

Ethical Government, Human Rights, Immigration

How To Repair the US Asylum System (Report)

Human Rights, Legal System, Terrorism

How To Close Guantanamo (Report)

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Human Rights Watch

Homeland Security, Human Rights, Terrorism

Fighting Terrorism Fairly and Effectively: Recommendations for President-Elect Barack Obama (Report)

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IBM Center for the Business of Government

Defense, Homeland Security

The National Security Council: Recommendations for the New President (Report)

Effective Government, Transition

Getting It Done: A Guide for Government Executives (Book)

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Information Technology & Innovation Foundation

Technology, US Economy

An Innovative Economics Agenda for the Next Administration (Report)

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Institute for 21st Century Energy/U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Energy

An Open Letter to the 44th President of the United States and the 111th U.S. Congress (Letter)

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Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

Development, Environment, Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy

Ideas for the Next Administration: Rejoining the World (Op-Ed)

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International Women's Health Coalition

Democracy and Human Rights

A New Agenda for Girls' and Women's Health and Rights (Report)

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Jewish Policy Center

Foreign Policy, Israel, Middle East

How To Handle Syria (Article)

Foreign Policy, Middle East

Advice to the Next President about the Middle East (Article)

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Jobs for the Future

Education, US Economy

An Agenda for the Obama Administration and the 111th Congress (Policy Brief)

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John Hopkins University, Center for Civic Society Studies

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Policy Priorities for the New Administration (Report)

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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

Environment, Ethical Government, Healthcare, Housing, Poverty

No more Katrinas: How reducing disparities can promote disaster preparedness (Report)

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Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

Environment

Changing Oceans, Changing World: Ocean Policy Priorities for a New Administration and Congress (Report)

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Korn/Ferry International

Education

Letters to the Next President: Strengthening America's Foundation in Higher Education (Book)

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Latin America Working Group

Development, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Latin America

A Compass for Colombia Policy (Report)

Development, Foreign Policy, Latin America

Calling for a Just US Policy towards Latin America (Letter)

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League of Women Voters

Climate Change, Fiscal Policy, Healthcare, Immigration

An Open Letter to the Next President: Agenda for a New Administration (Letter)

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Los Angeles Times

Transition

The Transition (Op-Ed)

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Maryland School of Public Policy

Fiscal Policy, Foreign Policy, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Technology, US Economy

Advice to the New Administration (Brief)

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NAFSA: Association of International Educators

Development, Education, Foreign Policy

Next President Should Make International Education Policy Central to Meeting National Needs (Brief)

Education, Foreign Policy

International Education: The Neglected Dimension of Public Diplomacy (Report)

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National Academies Press

Technology

Science and Technology for America's Progress: Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments in the New Administration (Book)

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National Association of Manufacturers

Energy, Environment, Healthcare, Technology, US Economy

A Letter to President-Elect Obama (Letter)

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National Association of Marine Laboratories

Energy, Environment

An Open Letter to the Next Administration: An Ocean, Coastal and Great Lakes Agenda to Benefit the Nation (Letter)

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