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Both Sides in Debate Over Iran Fail to See Dangers of Pre-Emptive Strike — Jun. 30, 2008

Opponents of war with Iran who take their stand on the grounds that Washington should talk to Tehran first are in danger of finding themselves trapped within a broadening national consensus that could lead to an unwinnable war, writes James Dobbins.

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An Assessment of How Tobacco Money Could Improve Washington, D.C.’s Health Care System — Jun. 25, 2008

This study of health care access and delivery in the nation’s capital explores how an assessment of D.C. citizens’ comprehensive and urgent health needs as well as the recent tobacco settlement could be used to improve local health care policy options.

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Celebrate RAND's 60th Anniversary By Learning More About Our History — Jun. 26, 2008

For decades, the RAND Corporation has collaborated with scholars interested in documenting our institution, its work, and the broad variety of research areas in which we have been engaged. A selection of commercial books written about RAND is now available.

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