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    Views on Social Issues by Generation

    Nearly six-in-ten (59%) members of the Millennials group (ages 18 to 30) support allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally; just 33% of the over-65 Silent generation share this view.

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    For Many Injured Veterans, a Lifetime of Consequences

    More than half of veterans (54%) who suffered major service-related injuries said they had difficulties readjusting to civilian life and 47% reported suffering from post-traumatic stress.

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    Teens and Social Networks

    More than nine-in-ten teens (93%) who use social media have an account on Facebook, making it the dominant social media site in this age demographic.

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    The Rising Age Gap in Economic Well-Being

    Households headed by older adults have made dramatic gains relative to those headed by younger adults in their economic well-being over the past quarter of a century.

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    Paying for Apps

    Just under half (46%) of cell phone and tablet users who have downloaded apps say they have paid for an app at some point.

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    Generational Differences in Views of Obama

    The over-65 Silent generation is more likely than younger age cohorts to say that President Obama makes them angry. Four-in-ten Silents share this sentiment compared to 19% of Millennials.

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