Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World

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2009

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    One-In-Five Homeowners Feels “Underwater” On Mortgages

    Those who say their homes are worth less than what they owe on their mortgages are generally younger, less affluent and more likely to be Hispanic or African American than are those who feel they would at least break even if they had to sell today.

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    Obama Faces Familiar Divisions Over Anti-Terror Policies

    Overview President Obama receives positive ratings for his handling of terrorism and most Americans say his administration’s policies will reduce the likelihood of another major attack on the United States. But as in recent years, the public remains deeply divided over how best to defend the nation against the threat of terrorism. Americans approve of […]

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    A Rising Share: Hispanics and Federal Crime

    Sharp growth in illegal immigration and increased enforcement of immigration laws have dramatically altered the ethnic composition of offenders sentenced in federal courts.

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    Dem ID Advantage

    Nearly four-in-ten voters identify themselves as Democrats.

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    Where’s Home?

    Among adults who have lived in multiple communities, four-in-ten say home is not where they currently live.

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    Tickets to Paradise

    Three-in-ten Americans say belief is the key factor in achieving eternal life; about the same proportion view actions as the primary factor (29%).

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    First-Time Hispanic Voters

    One-in-five Hispanics who voted in last November’s election were first-time voters.

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    Housing Crisis

    One-in-five Americans have had trouble paying their rent or mortgage in the past year.

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    Big Macs or Lattes?

    More Americans would rather live in a place with more McDonald’s than Starbucks.