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The International Space Station (ISS) orbits the Earth at sunrise

Space Policy | Research Paper

Restore the Vision

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I. America’s Space Program: An Overview

If one goes back…

George W.S. Abbey July 20, 2011

Texas Capitol

The Demise of “Sanctuary Cities” Legislation: A GOP Debacle or Success?

The Texas Legislature did not pass legislation to ban and prevent the existence of "sanctuary cities" for undocumented immigrants in Texas during the 2011 May-June special session. Political science fellow Mark P. Jones examines whether the demise of this legislation was the Republican leadership's preferred outcome.

Mark P. Jones June 30, 2011

US-Mexico border

Speaking Frankly: Voices From the Borderlands — The Mexican Citizens Speak

Introduction: What We Seek to Achieve¹

As the situation in the borderlands becomes more dire, there have been—and will…

Joan Neuhaus Schaan February 11, 2011

Woman Bills

Center for Public Finance | Research Paper

Fundamental Tax Reform: Then and Now

The authors would like to thank James A. Baker, III, honorary chairman of the Baker Institute and former U.S. Secretary of…

John W. Diamond, George R. Zodrow January 31, 2011

U.S. and Texas flags flying at Texas Capitol Building

Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Report

Stem Cells and Biomedical Research in Texas

An overview of stem cell research and the policies, particularly in the state of Texas, that regulate these studies.

Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Maude Rowland Cuchiara January 18, 2011

The U.S. flag in grunge texture.

U.S. Health System Transformation | Center for Health and Biosciences | Research Paper

The U.S. Health Cost Crisis: Recommendations for the Next Administration

Suggestions on how the incoming U.S. presidential administration should reform Medicare policies

Vivian Ho December 19, 2008

The U.S. flag in grunge texture.

Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Research Paper

Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Recommendations for the Next Administration

Recommendations for the next U.S. presidential administration to implement a comprehensive federal stem cell policy.

Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Neal F. Lane December 19, 2008

Stethoscope on top of chart

U.S. Health System Transformation | Center for Health and Biosciences | Research Paper

Cardiac CON Regulations and the Availability and Use of Revascularization Services

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By Vivian Ho, Joseph S. Ross, Brahmajee K…

Vivian Ho April 11, 2008

The U.S. flag in grunge texture.

Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Conference Report

Avenues for Advancement: Conference Summary

Summary of discussions from an October 2006 conference on stem cell research including input from policymakers, scientists and ethicists.

Kirstin R.W. Matthews August 8, 2007

Austin Capitol

Center for Public Finance | Research Paper

Time for a Texas Compromise?

Experts George Zodrow and John Diamond explore options for Texas tax reform to raise state-level educational revenues.

George R. Zodrow, John W. Diamond April 28, 2005