short readsDec 7, 2022 New Congress will have a few more veterans, but their share of lawmakers is still near a record low The new House will have 80 members who’ve served in the military, or 18.4% of members. That’s up from 75, or 17.2%, in the 117th Congress.
short readsJul 19, 2023 What the data says about food stamps in the U.S. The food stamp program is one of the larger federal social welfare initiatives, and in its current form has been around for nearly six decades.
short readsJan 15, 2021 A record number of women are serving in the 117th Congress Women make up just over a quarter of all members of the 117th Congress – the highest percentage in U.S. history.