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3 Questions: Simon Johnson on the national debtIn new book, MIT economist surveys history of debt battles and offers a prescription for fiscal recovery.

Sen. Kerry tours Alcator C-Mod tokamakProject is at risk of being terminated due to proposed federal budget cuts.

Mass. Gov. Patrick, U.S. Reps. Capuano and Inslee visit Alcator C-ModLearn about fusion and its prospects as a green energy source

The scoop on Coeus: It’s not just for grants.gov proposalsCoeus is equally useful for preparing and routing other grant proposals, whether they are going to industry, foundations or federal agencies.

If the people will lead …At an MIT panel on the future of black politics, scholars discuss the need for civic engagement at a time of economic stress.

MIT students tackle efficiency barriers at the Better Buildings Case Competition

Political science PhD candidate Christopher Clary helping to shape U.S. defense policy

Jens Hainmueller: A 'numbers' guy takes on pressing public policy issuesPolitical science associate professor ties together qualitative and quantitative ways of thinking about politics and society.

Ashley Finan: Developing better policy for energy innovation

Nuclear security takes its place in NSE’s curriculum

Bridging the divideNew study shows how integrated institutions can lead diverse populations to cooperate in rebuilding countries.

Two congressmen visit the Plasma Science and Fusion Center

With changes, the grid can take itMIT report shows that with new policies, U.S. electric grid could handle expected influx of electric cars and wind and solar generation.

Chu: New materials could be transformativeCiting historical examples, U.S. secretary of energy argues that the nation can still regain its manufacturing leadership.

IPC Forum on Energy InnovationNew ways of developing clean, reliable, affordable U.S. energy supplies

Major global increase in energy use, emissions predicted at MITEI colloquium

MIT Science Policy Initiative petition urges Congress to fund researchStudent group’s ‘Stand with Science’ effort targets policymakers, graduate students

Lucas Papademos ’70, SM ’72, PhD ’78 named prime minister of Greece

Summers: To end slump, United States must spendIn MIT remarks, former Treasury secretary calls for the ‘common sense’ cure of more government spending to spur growth.

What can make a dent?Given the enormous scale of worldwide energy use, there are limited options for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

3 Questions: Chappell Lawson on border securityMIT political scientist, back from serving in Washington, discusses the border issues the United States faces.

Workplace woesThe employment crisis isn’t just a lack of jobs — it’s a lack of good jobs, says an MIT professor.

Wisdom of crowdsIn countries that lack financial records, how can we tell who is truly poor? An innovative study suggests: Ask the neighbors.

President Hockfield stresses innovation in speech to U.S. governors‘Lasting economic growth emerges from the most advanced science, mathematics and technology,’ she says.

Medicaid’s impact, finally measuredUnique study shows the effects of health insurance program: More treatment and fewer financial shocks for the poor, more bills paid for hospitals and doctors.

Resolved: U.S. Senate congratulates MITSenate resolution cites 'the commitment of MIT to innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit.'

Ian Waitz on the future of engineering education and researchNew dean reflects on MIT’s School of Engineering, cites ever-growing role for collaboration and outreach.