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What makes the US dollar so strong?
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Elections & Government
States in the Northeast and along the West coast tend to have higher shares of same-sex married couples.
Elections & Government
In six states, over 20% of the voting-age population identified as Hispanic in 2020.
Elections & Government
Around 15% of counties in the US are federally required to provide ballots in a non-English language under the Voting Rights Act.
Elections & Government
Maine, Vermont, and Washington, DC allow those in prison to vote.
Elections & Government
Spending by political action committees increased more than eight-fold from 2008 to 2020.
Elections & Government
The process of counting votes and certifying election results differs from state to state.
Elections & Government
Rules regarding registration and how to cast a ballot differ across states.
Elections & Government
Congress passed reconciliation bills for 77% of budget resolutions since 1981.
Elections & Government
Increases in younger and college-educated voters drove up turnout in 2018.
Elections & Government
Voter turnout surged in 2020 with increases in mail-in and early voting.
