National Federation of Republican Women Weekly Newsletter, Capital Connection, Editor Melanie Sanchez Eastwood.  The National Federation of Republican Women, Political Briefing, Editor Melanie Sanchez Eastwood

34th Biennial Convention in Palm Springs, CA. The meeting included a host of speakers, workshops, a campaign management school and luncheons.

"Thank you, NFRW, for a well-organized meeting that was taught by experienced individuals that were experts in their fields. As my Republican State Central Committee develops and recruits candidates, I know I can highly recommend that they spend a couple of days in your class and as a result, I know they will be more effective at running their campaigns and ultimately at winning Republican seats in all levels of government." - Jerry Walker, elected to the Republican State Central Committee, Anne Arundel County District 33, Maryland

Poland’s Economy Outperforms Its Quarrelsome Leaders by Brent M. Eastwood, Sunday, August 12, 2007 Intra-European bickering may derail the country’s economic growth.

Energy Conservation Comes of Age on the Battlefield by Brent M. Eastwood, Friday, May 11, 2007
Fuel-efficient technologies could save lives by lightening the loads military supply lines have to carry.

Is Science the Key to the Middle East? by Brent M. Eastwood, Friday, May 11, 2007 Many Arabs abhor the U.S. government—but they admire American science and technology. We should use our labs as common ground.

‘Citizen Diplomacy’—A Very Democratic Idea by Brent M. Eastwood, Thursday, August 9, 2007 Corporate leaders and other private actors are doing their part to represent America abroad.

Walk This Way by Brent M. Eastwood, Thursday, April 12, 2007 Homeowners want walkable neighborhoods and a sense of community—and city planners are taking note.

U.S. Economic Freedom Index: 2008 Report

RAND Corporation Reports for the Office of the Secretary of Defense

Science and Technology on the Hill Blog

The future of the U.S economy is in question. Unemployment in the U.S. is at high levels as companies downsize and more jobs leave the country. The U.S. dollar continues to weaken along with high trade and budget deficits. The mortgage lending crisis lingers as housing prices continue to decline. Prices for energy, food, and health care keep rising. What is the best way to boost the economy? There are some new answers that have been promoted but not tested. Does Richard Florida's Creative Class theory-cities with more talent, technology, and tolerance-actually add more jobs? Do cities with more social capital-where people use social networks, are more civic-minded and trusting, and are more engaged in their community-have better economic growth? Does economic freedom add more jobs in states that have smaller governments, fewer torts, less taxes, and reduced welfare spending? Can traditional Keynesian government spending still create economic growth in the 21st century? Brent M. Eastwood, PhD, answers these questions and more while offering in-depth empirical evidence to support his own solutions for a 21st century economy.

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