short readsApr 4, 2017 What does the federal government spend your tax dollars on? Social insurance programs, mostly From Social Security to national parks, a look at long-range trends in federal outlays relative to the U.S. economy
data essayJan 10, 2017 How America Changed During Barack Obama’s Presidency Pew Research Center President Michael Dimock examines the changes – some profound, some subtle – that the U.S. experienced during Barack Obama’s presidency.
short readsAug 31, 2015 Current Congress is looking a little more productive – so far Legislative productivity may be on an upswing, as lawmakers enacted more bills before their August break than either of the two preceding Congresses.
short readsJul 31, 2014 Congress continues its streak of passing few significant laws Midway through its second and final year, the 113th Congress remains one of the least legislatively productive in recent history.