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Five for Friday
A Weekly Digest from the Bush Center

February 19, 2021

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Stand-To 2021: A National Veterans Convening

The Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative virtually hosted Stand-To 2021: A National Veterans Convening yesterday. With a message from President Bush, the event featured panelists discussing research and solutions to help veterans transition and offering policy recommendations. The Bush Institute also released a new report and survey results detailing how we can better support post-9/11 veterans.
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In Focus


FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY | Burma News and Updates
Our role at the Bush Institute is to focus on policy, not politics, and offer solutions to the challenges we are facing today and into the future. That includes ongoing coverage and content that addresses the military coup in Burma.
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IMMIGRATION | Virtual Discussion and Q&A
Every year that goes by without reforming our broken immigration system means that we miss opportunities to ensure the prosperity, vitality, and security of our nation. On Feb. 23 at 11:30 a.m. CST, join Bush Institute‐SMU Economic Growth Initiative experts Laura Collins <[link removed]> and Matthew Rooney <[link removed]> and Bush Institute Executive Director Holly Kuzmich <[link removed]> in a live conversation regarding our southern border.
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THINKING LOCAL | How to Promote National Healing
As our nation heals from these challenging times, Cullum Clark, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative Director, writes in a Real Clear Policy op-ed the need for a renewed focus on what holds our cities, towns, and neighborhoods together.
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EDUCATION | Listening to Parent Leaders
The Biden Administration should listen to the voices of parents as it maps out its education priorities, Bill McKenzie, Bush Institute Senior Editorial Advisor, reminds us in an op-ed for Real Clear Education.
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