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Economy
How many military spouses are employed by the federal government?

Military spouses, 90.3% of whom are women, are more likely to be unemployed than the general population.

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Economy
Is the American labor force getting older?

More and more older Americans are working later in life. Factors like increased life expectancy and decreased savings rates may play a role.

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Health
How many Americans have diabetes?

The prevalence of diabetes increased from 10.3% of people in 2001 to 11.6% in 2021.

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Health
Which waterborne illnesses are most common?

Of the 7+ million people who contract a waterborne illness each year, swimmer’s ear and norovirus are the most common ailments.

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Population
Americans are struggling to afford enough food

As of October 2023, 53.7% of American adults were able to access and afford the food they wanted all the time.

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Defense and security
Where are US military members stationed, and why?

The US military oversees more than 27 million acres globally through its military bases, an area equivalent to the size of Virginia.

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Education
How many people are in apprenticeships in the US?

There are over 830,000 apprentices, and they’re becoming more popular — the number of new apprentices increased by 82.1% between 2008 and 2021.

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Economy
What is the economic value of the US space industry?

The economic contributions of the space industry grew 17% between 2012 and 2021.

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Health
Who’s affected by elevated lead levels in the US?

While adults have the highest blood lead concentrations, the government cautions that children are at the highest risk for poisoning.

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Economy
Homeownership is rebounding, particularly among younger adults

From 2016 to 2022, the homeownership rate grew more for people under 35 than any other age group.

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