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Month: March 2010

Is that a scientist in the pew next to you?

March 30, 2010admin

In 1989, astronomer Carl Sagan — one of the best public communicators of science of our time — said that “Ignorance of science threatens our economic well-being, national security and the democratic process. We must do better.” Twenty years later,… Continue Reading →

Health & Science, Religion Elaine Howard Ecklund

Moscow metro bombings: Repeating a pattern

March 29, 2010admin

Today two female bombers successfully attacked the Moscow metro. Explosions ripped through the Lubyanka metro station, which serves the Federal Security Service. Thirty minutes later a reportedly lesser explosion occurred at the Park Kultury Station in central Moscow. The bombs… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized Joan Neuhaus Schaan

Tune in for a webcast with former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson

March 26, 2010admin

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson Jr. is speaking at the Baker Institute this evening about his role in helping the nation weather the beginning of the current financial crisis. The event is full, and no seats are available. But… Continue Reading →

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How we can help Mexico fight the drug cartels

March 23, 2010admin

A historic meeting is being held in Mexico today focusing on the ever-escalating, ruthless violence of the drug cartels. Mexican President Felipe Calderón will sit down with a five-star contingent of U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Secretary… Continue Reading →

Drug Policy Joan Neuhaus Schaan

You’re invited to a lecture on the global effects of the recession

March 19, 2010admin

This afternoon, the Baker Institute welcomes The Honorable Robert B. Zoellick, who will discuss “The Global Economic Architecture After the Great Recession.” Zoellick has been the president of The World Bank Group since 2007. He served in President George W.… Continue Reading →

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Congressional legislation should protect stem cell research

March 18, 2010admin

Last week, U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) and Mike Castle (R-Del.) introduced bipartisan legislation to regulate federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research. The Stem Cell Research Advancement Act is designed to codify President Obama’s executive order, “Removing Barriers… Continue Reading →

Health & Science Kirstin R.W. Matthews

Freezing SBInet: Toward a better plan for watching the border

March 17, 2010admin

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced yesterday that she will be holding up funding for deployment of sensors and other systems for the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection’s beleaguered Secure Border Initiative Network (SBInet). Since 2006, the Department… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized Christopher Bronk

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