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Weekly US Government Data Roundup: August 8, 2023

The FBI’s number of open domestic terrorism-related cases grew 357% from 2013 to 2021.

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What is the US credit rating, and what does its downgrade mean?

Fitch Ratings lowered the United States' credit rating to AA+ on August 1st, citing worries about the country's handling of its increasing debt.

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How much do Americans binge drink?

According to the CDC, nearly one in six US adults binge drinks, with 25% doing so at least once per week.

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What percentage of the US population is transgender?

Approximately 1.14% of the nation’s adult population, or 3 million Americans, identify as transgender.

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How much oil is produced in the US?

Since 2018, the US has been the largest producer of crude oil in the world.

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How much does the US spend on the Space Force?

The first new branch of the US military since 1947, Space Force was established to protect the United States’ interests in space amid a growing spectrum of threats.

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What are the fastest-growing professions in America?

Wind turbine service technician is the fastest-growing occupation in the country; the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects open roles for the job could grow 60% by 2033.

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Are credit reporting complaints on the rise?

Through the first five months of 2024, an average of 145,000 credit reporting complaints were made each month.

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How does marriage vary by state?

People in the Midwest are more likely to be married, marry younger, and stay married longer compared to the rest of the US.

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Weekly US Government Data Roundup: July 24, 2023

See which states get the largest percentage of revenue from the federal government.

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The state of domestic terrorism in the US

The number of domestic terrorist investigations more than doubled between 2020 and 2021.

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How are public schools funded?

Public school funds come primarily from local and state governments, while the federal government provides about 8% of local school funding.

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What is the Supreme Court shadow docket?

The shadow docket process is a faster route to a Supreme Court decision, but it is also less transparent.

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What is considered a mass shooting?

The FBI defines an active shooter as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area, but the definition of mass shooting is less clear.

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What is considered a mass shooting?

The FBI defines an active shooter as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area, but the definition of mass shooting is less clear.

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How many people seek asylum in the US?

Over the past decade, Chinese nationals made up the largest group of asylum seekers from any country.

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How many refugees are entering the US?

Refugee admissions are increasing after a 40-year low in 2021.

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Weekly US Government Data Roundup: July 10, 2023

From 2015 to 2022, minors employed in violation of child labor laws rose 283%.

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How do American households save for retirement?

Self-employed households have less money in retirement accounts, but more in checking, savings, and financial assets than families with heads of households working for employers.

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USAFacts backs House's evidence-based policy commission

The new commission would explore ways to create a more rigorous, evidence-driven policy-making process.

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Weekly US Government Data Roundup: July 3, 2023

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Which countries receive the most foreign aid from the US?

In 2022, the US spent over $70 billion in foreign aid to nearly 200 countries, territories, and geographic regions — around 1% of the federal budget.

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Weekly US Government Data Roundup: June 26, 2023

The national homicide rate rose 30% in 2020, the largest single-year rise in more than a century.

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Where do people pay the most and least in property taxes?

Owning land, homes, or other buildings can be expensive — here’s where people are paying more of their income on them.

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Which states have the highest child poverty rates?

Poverty affects millions of children in America, and the national child poverty rate was 16.9% in 2021. Here are the states with the highest poverty rates.

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