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Population
How many people receive government assistance?

In 2022, around one in three Americans was enrolled in at least one government assistance program.

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Environment
Is the US a bigger oil importer or exporter?

The US has been a net exporter of oil and petroleum products since late August 2021.

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Government spending
State of the Facts 2024: Americans’ views on data, election information, and AI

Americans are more likely to use “new media” as news sources, but less likely to trust them.

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Education
How do college and career courses vary across public schools?

Public schools in the Northeast have the highest rate of advanced courses offered at 89%; the South and West regions of the US have the highest rate of career and technical education classes at 88%.

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Environment
What kinds of energy does the US use?

In 2023, 83% of energy consumption was from fossil fuels, 9% was from nuclear power, and 9% was from renewable energy.

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Environment
What are the top energy production sources in the US?

Three quarters of US energy production is from fossil fuels, and one quarter is from renewable energy, nuclear energy, and natural gas plant liquids.

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Economy
Who are the US’s top trade partners?

Over 50% of 2023 US trade involved one of five partners: Mexico, Canada, China, Germany, and Japan.

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Population
How often do dogs attack mail carriers?

LA had the most dog attacks on USPS employees in 2023, and Illinois had the biggest increase in attacks.

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Economy
What is the Consumer Price Index, and what does it mean for the economy?

The CPI is a key indicator for the state of the economy.

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Economy
What is inflation and how is it measured?

One of the most common economic indicators helps contextualize how much a dollar can buy.

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