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What types of work visas and green cards does the US issue?

More than a quarter of authorized immigrants coming to the US for work come on visas for temporary agricultural workers.

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Dogs with jobs: data on canine employment in the government

Dogs working for the federal government typically have roles that involve either detection or search — nearly 3,000 work for the Department of Homeland Security.

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How does poverty affect people’s mental and physical health?

People who are living in poverty report feelings of worry and anxiety at higher rates than average.

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How have American households changed over time?

In 2023, single-parent households reached their lowest share since 1977.

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What is labor productivity, and how has it changed in the US over time?

Labor productivity in the US manufacturing sector has fallen since 2011.

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How many student immigrants come to the US and what countries do they come from?

In 2022, over 700,000 student immigrants came to the US to study. India sent the most students, followed by China, South Korea, Germany, and Mexico.

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How much revenue does the federal government collect?

Federal revenues dropped by nearly $600 billion from 2022 to 2023 after growing from 2020 to 2022.

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The national budget deficit was $1.7 trillion in fiscal year 2023

The federal deficit grew to $1.7 trillion—more than $5,000 per person in the US—in FY 2023. The last budget surplus was in FY 2001.

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What role do small businesses play in the economy?

Entrepreneurship has increased since the pandemic, accounting for the bulk of job growth.

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What role do small businesses play in the economy?

Entrepreneurship has increased since the pandemic, accounting for the bulk of job growth.

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How many US children receive a free or reduced-price school lunch?

Almost five billion free or reduced-price school lunches were served to over 30 million public school students during fiscal year 2022.

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Are train derailments becoming more common?

For the last decade, an average of 1,300 trains derailed each year, accounting for 61% of all train accidents.

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Mammograms are recommended beginning at age 50. Are women getting them?

71.6% of women 50 and older have had a mammogram in the past two years. The biggest gap in screening rates is between insured and uninsured women.

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What is the most common vehicle fuel type in each state?

Thirty-three million vehicles across the US rely on alternative fuels — which includes more than just electricity.

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Modernizing the Congressional Research Service: USAFacts proposes transformative reforms

Five ways the Congressional Research Service can evolve traditional reporting methods through utilizing data provision.

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USAFacts presents its first-ever policy recommendations to Congress to enhance public data infrastructure

Limited or deficient data makes it difficult to address key issues of national concern — but leveraging modern technology and data can help affect change.

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More than half a million US households live with plumbing poverty

Census data shows plumbing poverty — the lack of access to running water and/or an indoor bath or shower — heavily impacts native populations.

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What is naloxone and how is it used in the US?

Tens of thousands die from opioid overdoses in the United States yearly — but medicines like Narcan can reverse overdoses and help reduce the toll.

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What the Personal Consumption Expenditures Index says about the US

Closely monitored by the Federal Reserve, personal consumption expenditures are an economic indicator that provide greater insight into how Americans earn, save, and spend.

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How much money do doctors make in the US?

The median annual wage across 17 specialties is $229,300 — but individual doctors’ earnings vary, particularly for those practicing in Hawaii, Minnesota, Oklahoma, or West Virginia.

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How many vacant homes are there in the US?

Over 15 million American homes — approximately 10% of the country’s housing inventory — were vacant in 2022.

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How much do workers in the US earn?

In 2022, the median annual earnings for workers in the United States was $46,367, down nearly 7% from 2021.

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What is a yield curve?

The yield curve is a graphical representation of the interest rates on debt for a range of maturities. It shows the relationship between the interest rate (or cost of borrowing) and the time to maturity of the debt.

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Is teen drug and alcohol use declining?

Teen substance use generally declined from 2011 to 2021. However, some substances are gaining in popularity.

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