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.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
As concern about federal spending rises among both Democrats and Republicans, here’s a primer on the national debt of the United States.
Renters headed 36% of U.S. households in 2019. Young people, racial and ethnic minorities, and those with lower incomes are more likely to rent.
From Social Security to national parks, a look at long-range trends in federal outlays relative to the U.S. economy
Social Security has developed into one of the most popular federal programs, though that popularity is tempered by concern over its long-term financial outlook.
Just what is “economic inequality”? Depends on whom you ask.
The number of businesses owned by women and minorities has grown considerably in recent years, particularly in certain industries, but based on revenue they remain on average considerably smaller than white- or male-owned firms.
Despite somewhat better feelings about the economy, Americans’ collective mood is much the same as it was ahead of the last two general elections.
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