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Brookings Institution - http://www.brook.edu/
An independent research and policy institute with a left-liberal inclination, which seeks to improve the performance of American institutions, the effectiveness of government programs, and the quality of U.S. public policies. |
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Center for American Progress - http://www.americanprogress.org/
A think tank offering policy proposals, talking points, events, news and columns. Weekly email newsletter Progress Report. |
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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - http://www.cbpp.org/
A public policy advocacy organization specializing in federal budget issues from a low-income perspective. |
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Worldwatch Institute - http://www.worldwatch.org/
Analyzes interdisciplinary environmental data from around the world, providing information on how to build a sustainable society. |
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Urban Institute - http://www.urban.org/
An institute investigating and analysing U.S. social and economic problems and issues, including the New Federalism, welfare and welfare-to-work, Medicare, and disabilities issues. |
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Center for Defense Information - http://www.cdi.org/
An institute monitoring the military. CDI provides independent analysis in the form of research papers, educational videos, and free e-mail and print newsletters. |
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Institute for Policy Studies - http://www.ips-dc.org/
An institute for progressive research and action to create a more responsible society built around the values of justice, nonviolence, sustainability, and decency. |
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National Democratic Institute for International Affairs - http://www.ndi.org/
Non-profit institute associated with the U.S. Democratic Party, working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide. |
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Center for Law and Social Policy - http://www.clasp.org/
CLASP is a non-profit organization with expertise in both law and policy affecting the poor. Through education, policy research and advocacy, CLASP seeks to improve the economic security of low-income families with children and secure access for low-income persons. |
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Economic Policy Institute - http://www.epinet.org/
A nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy. |