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How many dams does America have?

The average age of a dam in the United States is 61 years, leaving them susceptible to structural failure risks.

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How many people work for the federal government?

The federal government employs almost 3 million people and is larger than some industries in the US.

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What is the US infant mortality rate?

Infant mortality fell by nearly 30% since 1999 but has risen over the last two years.

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How many immigrants are in the American workforce?

Of the 169 million workers in the United States, more than 32 million are immigrants. That's over 19% of the workforce.

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How does beer production impact the American economy?

Despite pandemic challenges, US breweries — 98% of which have fewer than 100 employees — contribute more in tax revenue than wineries and employ tens of thousands of people.

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How has wealth distribution in the US changed over time?

The highest-earning Americans have increased their share of wealth over the past three decades, while the middle class has been losing its share.

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How has wealth distribution in the US changed over time?

The highest-earning Americans have increased their share of wealth over the past three decades, while the middle class has been losing its share.

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Which industries employ the most immigrant workers?

About 5 million foreign-born workers — nearly a fifth of the immigrant workforce — work in education and health services.

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How does America care for the elderly?

In 2030, 73 million Americans — 21% of the population — will be 65 years or older.

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How many people are in prison in America?

There were 1,204,300 people in prison in the US in 2021, or 363 for every 100,000 people. Between 2011 and 2021, the prison population decreased by 25%.

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How much wine does the United States produce?

The US produced just over 752 million gallons in 2022, with 92% of that coming from California, Washington, New York, and Oregon vineyards.

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Who are the nation’s veterans?

As of 2022, 16.2 million Americans identified as veterans. The number of living veterans in the United States is declining — but the veteran population is growing more diverse.

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What impacts the price of oil?

Many factors can influence the price of a barrel of oil, including social and economic events, natural disasters, and geopolitical conflict.

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How have oil prices changed in the US?

Oil prices have historically risen over time, but the last two decades have been particularly volatile.

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How many kids are vaccinated?

Ninety-three percent of children received state-required vaccinations for school in 2022.

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How old is the federal workforce?

In 2022, the average age of a federal workforce employee was 47.

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How old is the federal workforce?

In 2022, the average age of a federal workforce employee was 47.

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Which states have the highest murder rates?

Mississippi’s homicide rate — the highest in the nation — is more than 11 times New Hampshire’s — the nation’s lowest.

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How many Black male teachers are there in the US?

Nationally, 1.3% of US public school teachers in 2020-2021 were Black men — a decline from 6.5% just three years before.

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Has leisure and hospitality employment recovered from the pandemic?

After falling 48.6% in 2020, employment numbers in the leisure and hospitality sector are now nearly equal to pre-Covid numbers.

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Is autism increasing?

As diagnostic methods improve and clinical monitoring increases, the identification of autism spectrum disorder in US children has become more prevalent.

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Americans aren't saving as much as they used to

Even though Americans saved more of their disposable income during the pandemic, on average, people are saving less than they did in the 1960s and ’70s.

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How does the government support people with Section 8 housing?

The Department of Housing and Urban Development offers two rental assistance programs for low-income Americans under Section 8 housing — Project-Based Rental Assistance and Housing Choice Vouchers.

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Has vehicle traffic returned to pre-pandemic levels?

Forty-eight states reported an increase in vehicle miles traveled on all roads this year, according to preliminary 2023 numbers.

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What is the median household income in the US?

Despite increasing wages, real median income fell by $1,750 in 2022 as inflation increased faster than income.

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