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How much money does the federal government spend to support disabled veterans?

The average annual veteran disability compensation payment ranges from $1,425 to $48,227 per person.

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Who owns American wealth?

As of 2023, the top 1% of American households owned 30 cents of every dollar.

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How many immigrants are coming to the US?

Immigration was the primary driver in the nation’s population growth in each year from 2021 to 2023.

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How much does it cost to own a car?

Fixed expenses, including car insurance, license and registration fees, taxes, depreciation, and more, make up the bulk of car ownership costs.

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Why are car insurance rates increasing?

Between 2020 to 2024, motor vehicle insurance rates rose by about 54%.

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What kinds of jobs do young people have?

People ages 16 to 24 are most likely to have jobs in leisure and hospitality.

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An overview of the US–Mexico border

Around 15 million people live in the US–Mexico border region.

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How has the federal budget changed over time?

In fiscal year 2023, federal spending remained higher than before the pandemic.

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How many teens are in the labor force?

Of the 167 million people in the nation’s labor force in 2023, approximately 3.81%, or around 6.36 million, were teens.

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How much does the government spend on Medicare?

In 2023, the federal government spent about $848.2 billion on Medicare, accounting for 14% of total federal spending.

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How much does the government spend on Medicare?

In 2023, the federal government spent about $848.2 billion on Medicare, accounting for 14% of total federal spending.

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Who pays the most income tax?

Individual income taxes made up 49% of federal revenue in FY 2023.

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Who is unbanked in the US?

How do the 6% of Americans without a bank account use their money?

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How much of the federal budget is discretionary spending?

In 2023, discretionary spending accounted for $1.7 trillion of federal spending.

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How much of the federal budget is mandatory spending?

In fiscal year 2023, around 60% of federal spending was mandatory spending.

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When was your state founded?

The oldest state in the United States is Delaware, established in 1787, and the youngest is Hawaii, established in 1959.

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When was your state founded?

The oldest state in the United States is Delaware, established in 1787, and the youngest is Hawaii, established in 1959.

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The federal budget: an overview

In 2023, the US government brought in $4.47 trillion and spent $6.16 trillion.

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The federal budget: an overview

In 2023, the US government brought in $4.47 trillion and spent $6.16 trillion.

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Who is using cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency use has decreased from 12% of US adults in 2021 to 7% in 2023.

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How much does the US spend on Social Security? Is it sustainable?

The largest public program in the US is supporting nearly 68 million people per month in 2024.

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Which industries are most at risk for layoffs?

Since 2001, there have been an average of 5.8 million layoffs per quarter.

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Which cities have the highest murder rates?

New Orleans, Louisiana, had higher murder rates in its home county than any other major city.

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Which cities have the highest and lowest crime rates?

Crime rates stayed constant from 2020 to 2021, but national crime data remains incomplete with about 37% of law enforcement agencies not reporting data last year.

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Who are school resource officers, and what do they do for school safety?

As of the 2019–2020 school year, there were 23,426 SROs in the United States. SROs perform various duties that can be categorized into investigative, enforcement, patrol and response, security, mentoring, and teaching activities.

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