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Government spending
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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Government spending
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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Health
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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Health
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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Economy
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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Economy
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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Economy
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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Economy
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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Economy
What is a yield curve?

Investors pay attention to the direction of the yield curve because it has a history of foreshadowing recessions.

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Health
How many people in the United States suffer from allergies?

More than 50 million people in America have an allergy, with adult women, children, and those ages 45 to 64 disproportionately affected.

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