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How does the US Postal Service serve rural Americans?

Postal service has rebounded to pre-pandemic performance levels. But the financial future of USPS presents ongoing challenges, particularly in rural communities.

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How many cars are built in the US?

The American automotive industry builds millions of cars each year and employs nearly 2% of the working-age population.

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Which states need to improve their drinking water systems?

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the US requires $625 billion in water infrastructure improvements over the next two decades.

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Why are US homes getting bigger while households shrink?

American single-family homes are 20% larger today than they were in 1990 — but households are the smallest they've been in eight decades.

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How much revenue do states make from marijuana taxes?

Cannabis taxes fund a wide range of public initiatives, from healthcare to law enforcement.

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Do women live longer than men in the US?

American men live shorter lives and experience higher mortality rates from heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19, compared to women.

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What causes high gas prices?

The price of crude oil is the single biggest contributor to the retail price of gasoline.

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How many Americans have Alzheimer's disease and dementia?

As many as 6.7 million Americans over 65 have Alzheimer’s disease. That number is expected to more than double by 2060.

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How common are STDs in the US?

One in five Americans has an STD. Young adults from ages 20 to 34 have the highest rates of infection.

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How many foster kids end up in permanent homes?

Over 600,000 kids pass through the US foster care system annually; some will be adopted, but most will be reunited with their parents.

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How many kids are in foster care?

The US foster care system serves over 600,000 kids annually. West Virginia, Alaska, and Montana have the highest rates.

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What does living at the poverty line look like?

Inflation affects families at different income levels unevenly as the poorest Americans pay a larger share of their incomes on food and housing.

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Border recidivism: How common are repeat illegal border crossings?

More than a quarter of migrants attempted to illegally cross into the US more than once in fiscal years 2020 and 2021.

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Border recidivism: How common are repeat illegal border crossings?

More than a quarter of migrants attempted to illegally cross into the US more than once in fiscal years 2020 and 2021.

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Which states have the highest and lowest adult literacy rates?

Although literacy varies across states, the average literacy rate of the US hasn’t changed since 2012.

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How have US fertility and birth rates changed over time?

Women in the US are having fewer children and starting families later in life.

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How has the role of women changed over the last 50 years?

Women's representation in Congress and participation in the workforce has grown, but disparities still exist at home and elsewhere.

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How has the role of women changed over the last 50 years?

Women's representation in Congress and participation in the workforce has grown, but disparities still exist at home and elsewhere.

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How many people die from extreme heat in the US?

As heat waves become more frequent and intense, government data shows increases in heat-related deaths.

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The Producer Price Index: What it is and why it matters

The PPI monitors approximately 10,000 monthly product indexes, offering valuable insights into the economic well-being from the seller's standpoint.

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What’s behind all these cases of unruly aircraft passengers?

Since 2020, the FAA has dealt with a record number of violent and unruly aircraft passengers, levying millions of dollars in fines. What’s going on in the sky and what are authorities doing about it?

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How much do actors and writers make?

Median hourly wages for actors fell by 56% over the last decade.

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Statistics on unauthorized US immigration and US border crossings by year

The US has reported nearly 11 million unauthorized border encounters between October 2019 and June 2024.

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How to use government data

The US government generates data on everything from unemployment rates to the status of endangered marine mammals. Here’s why that’s important.

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What role do schools play in addressing youth mental health?

Public schools have expanded their mental health services since the pandemic, but school staff still report barriers to progress.

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