Toward an Agenda

The reality shock of September 11, 2001 reminded Americans that the federal government's first order of business is to protect the nation from its enemies. Keeping a steady focus on that primary obligation had often proved difficult in recent years, as national politics dragged an ever-expandin...

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Published inThe Brookings review Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 2 - 3
Main Authors Nivola, Pietro S., Aaron, Henry J., Lindsay, James M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington The Brookings Institution Press 01.01.2003
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Debates
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Federal budget deficit
Foreign policy
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Political debate
Politics & political behavior
Public policy
September 11 terrorist attacks-2001
Terrorism
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United States
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Summary:The reality shock of September 11, 2001 reminded Americans that the federal government's first order of business is to protect the nation from its enemies. Keeping a steady focus on that primary obligation had often proved difficult in recent years, as national politics dragged an ever-expanding governmental agenda in many other directions. Today the US is having to straighten out its priorities. And that means mustering the resources and determination to confront grave threats to citizens and civilization. With these considerations in mind, the Brookings Press will be releasing this spring a collection of essays called Agenda for the Nation. With America at another historic crossroads, now is a suitable time to map and explore paths that national public policy should take in the years ahead.
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ISSN:0745-1253
2328-2959
DOI:10.2307/20081082