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Congressional Briefing on the Effect of Sarbanes-Oxley on Firm Exits from the Public Market — Feb 25, 2008

Pinar Karaca-Mandic will present How Does Sarbanes-Oxley Affect Firms' Decisions to Stay in the Public Market or Go Private? at a RAND Congressional Briefing on February 25.

Congressional Briefing on the Challenge of Insurgency in the 21st Century — Feb 11, 2008

RAND Senior Fellow David Gompert and Senior Policy Analyst John Gordon will present "War by Other Means—Building Complete and Balanced Capabilities for Counterinsurgency" at a RAND Congressional Briefing on February 11.

Congressional Briefing Addresses the Challenges of Water Resource Planning — Jan 31, 2008

Robert Lempert and David Groves will present Meeting the Challenges of Water Resource Planning: New Decision Support Methods for Water Managers Facing an Uncertain Future Climate at a RAND Congressional Briefing on January 31. Debra Knopman will make introductions.

Congressional Panel Discussion on No Child Left Behind — Jan 9, 2008

RAND will host a panel discussion on No Child Left Behind (NCLB): What Do We Know, and What Does It Tell Us? on January 9. Panelists include John Deasy, Michelle Rhee, Laura Hamilton, Brian Stecher, and Georges Vernez.

Congressional Briefing on Protecting US Passenger Rail Systems from Terrorism — Dec 11, 2007

K. Jack Riley and Jeremy Wilson will present Protecting US Passenger Rail Systems From Terrorism: Identifying Cost Effective Security Strategies at a RAND Congressional Briefing on December 11.

Book Launch and Luncheon Focuses on Special Regulation in Small Business — Dec 10, 2007

The Kauffman-RAND Institute for Entrepreneurship Public Policy is hosting a book launch and luncheon to highlight research findings from In the Name of Entrepreneurship? The Logic and Effects of Special Regulatory Treatment for Small Business.

Congressional Briefing Addresses the Risks of Ungoverned Territories — Dec 7, 2007

The RAND Corporation, in conjunction with Security for a New Century, will present Ungoverned Territories: Incubators of Terrorism. Dr. Angel Rabasa, Senior Political Scientist with RAND, will speak.

Congressional Briefing on the Impact of Pay for Performance Programs — Dec 3, 2007

Dr. Cheryl Damberg will present Pay for Performance: Will This Policy Intervention Solve the Ills of the United States Healthcare System? for the next installment of the Congressional Briefing Series on December 3.

Policy Forum Addresses Rise of China — Nov 29, 2007

China has transformed in dramatic ways over the past 25 years and wields increasing influence on the global stage. What are the myths and realities of China's impact on the changing geopolitical landscape? What are the challenges and opportunities for the United States?

RAND to Host Community Conference on Early Childhood Issues — Nov 10, 2007

The RAND Community Conference on Early Childhood Issues will feature lessons learned from evaluating early intervention programs around the country, with particular emphasis on Pittsburgh's PNC Grow Up Great, a $100 million, 10-year enhancement program.

RAND and UCLA Host Conference on Transparency in the Civil Justice System — Nov 2, 2007

In a conference presented by the RAND Institute for Civil Justice and UCLA School of Law, discussion and analysis will focus on the issue of transparency, both its advantages and disadvantages, in many aspects of the civil justice system.

Congressional Briefing Focuses on Senior Drivers and Their Potential Risk — Oct 25, 2007

What risks do older drivers pose to traffic safety? Seth Seabury will present Regulating Senior Drivers: Are New Policies Needed? at a Congressional Briefing on October 25.

RAND Conversation on Critical Factors in Our Nation's Obesity Epidemic — Oct 16, 2007

In a RAND Policy Circle presentation, Dr. Deborah Cohen will discuss the obesity epidemic with a focus on the role of neighborhoods and safe places to engage in physical activity, as well as access to healthy foods in schools and the workplace.

Congressional Briefing Addresses Military Divorce Rates — Oct 15, 2007

Benjamin R. Karney will present Have Military Divorce Rates Increased Since 9/11? on October 15, 2007 for the next installment of the RAND Congressional Briefing Series.

Policy Forum Addresses the Impact and Promise of No Child Left Behind — Sep 26, 2007

Is the No Child Left Behind Act working to close the achievement gap in U.S. schools? RAND Education policy analysts and a prominent national leader in education discuss the opportunities and challenges involved in making NCLB's promise a reality.

Policy Forum to Address Traffic Congestion in Los Angeles — Jul 26, 2007

What policy options are available to mitigate Los Angeles' notoriously congested roadways? RAND transportation expert Martin Wachs and a panel of regional stakeholders and policymakers will discuss realistic approaches to addressing the region's worsening congestion.

Veteran Diplomat James Dobbins Discusses Nation-Building in Iraq and Beyond — Mar 14, 2007

On March 14, RAND's Policy Forum series featured James Dobbins discussing his newest book, The Beginner's Guide to Nation-Building.

RAND Events Archive, 2005-2007 — Mar 30, 2005

The RAND events archive lists events held from 2005-2007.

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