short readsFeb 14, 2023 5 facts about the U.S. national debt As concern about federal spending rises among both Democrats and Republicans, here’s a primer on the national debt of the United States.
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 readsAug 13, 2020 The U.S. budget deficit is rising amid COVID-19, but public concern about it is falling Response to the pandemic has pushed the federal budget higher than it’s been in decades, but Americans are slightly less concerned about the deficit than in recent years.
short readsApr 24, 2020 Not all unemployed people get unemployment benefits; in some states, very few do Despite some broad federal guidelines, claimants still face a hodgepodge of different state rules governing how they can qualify for benefits.