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Whether it's a new release of government data or news stories that need historic metrics for context, find articles that dive deep into the issues here. The Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Congressional Budget Office, and more: USAFacts is here to provide bias-free context and visuals to help Americans understand the numbers behind the news. USAFacts is always digging into data on employment in America, why people immigrate to the US, how much Congress is spending, and more, so check back often for new reports.
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Here's why we believe it's critical to give Americans a site where the data is 100% sourced from the government itself.
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A look at the Government Accountability Office's high risk list. Plus, here's the background on what the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives tracks to help understand how guns end up at crime scenes.
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USAFacts is committed to making it easier for Americans to get the facts on how our government works. Here's how to look at the data.
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Americans spent more than 4.1 billion hours formally volunteering in 2021. How many people are volunteering in your community?
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This year's USAFacts 10-K provides spending data from all levels of government. It can serve as an important document given the current debate over the debt ceiling — a heated discussion that could benefit from some cooler, data-driven perspectives.
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Ahead of Tax Day, USAFacts collected the multitude of tax data and analysis across the site. Plus, a look at the CDC metrics on the rates at which teenagers carry guns.
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As of March 2023, 38 federal programs were classified as high risk, meaning they pose a threat to public health, national security, economic growth, or citizens' rights, among other concerns.
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USAFacts analyzed the data from the ATF on guns used in crimes and the rise in ghost guns. Here's what we found. Plus, see charts on diversity in the civilian federal workforce.
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Hispanic Americans are the most underrepresented group in the federal workforce.
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The national debt is projected to grow to unprecedented levels if the federal government continues to operate at a deficit.