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Water Infrastructure Resilience
Across the U.S., vulnerable communities face growing risks to their drinking water and wastewater systems from natural disasters. Between 2014 and 2023, EPA, FEMA, and USDA delivered billions in grants…
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The Relationship Between the Population...
A small but significant share of Americans experiencing homelessness live in shelters—and their connection to poverty is both deep and complex. Over three-quarters of this group are in poverty, often…
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Consumer Prices
Aging offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico pose growing risks to safety, the environment, and taxpayers. This GAO report calls for stronger federal oversight and coordination…
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Availability, Use, and Operating and Support Costs...
The Congressional Budget Office’s June 2025 report explores the real-world performance of the F-35 fighter aircraft, detailing how availability, use, and costs differ across the Air Force, Marine Corps, and…
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Field of Bachelor’s Degree in the United States:...
Population shifts across U.S. counties don’t happen in a vacuum—they reflect broader trends in migration, economic opportunity, and local policy. This American Community Survey brief explores 2022 population changes, highlighting…
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Finding Suburbia in the Census
What exactly is a suburb—and why has it been so hard to define? This research from the U.S. Census Bureau dives deep into that question, introducing a new method for…
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The U.S. Geological Survey National Streamgage...
In 2024, the U.S. Geological Survey operated over 12,000 streamgages to monitor surface water conditions across the country. These instruments collect river height and streamflow data—most of it updated in…
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Fiscal Year 2026 Budget in Brief
The FY 2026 Budget in Brief outlines strategic investments to strengthen U.S. national security, bolster public health, and advance innovation across sectors. Key funding priorities include climate resilience, modernizing infrastructure,…
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Executive Order 14313: Establishing the...
A new Executive Order establishes the President’s Make America Beautiful Again Commission to restore and protect the nation’s public lands and outdoor spaces. Citing deferred maintenance, reduced access, and regulatory…
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NASA: Assessments of Major Projects
NASA is investing over $74 billion across 38 major projects, with a growing focus on returning astronauts to the Moon through the Artemis program. While many initiatives have stayed on…
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A Truck Mileage Traveled Tax to Enhance US Roadway...
The 2025 Trucking VMTT (Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax) report explores how shifting from fuel taxes to mileage-based fees could reshape the financial backbone of U.S. transportation infrastructure. As fuel efficiency…
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Broadband Convergence Is Creating More Competition
Broadband isn’t just about faster internet—it’s becoming the foundation for smarter communities and future-ready government services. This paper explores how broadband convergence is reshaping local infrastructure, connecting everything from transportation…
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Executive Order 14308: Empowering Commonsense...
The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires exposed dangerous delays in local and state wildfire response efforts, prompting swift federal action. Executive Order 14308 calls for modernizing and unifying wildfire strategies…
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Executive Order 14304: Leading the World in...
The United States is moving to reclaim leadership in high-speed aviation with a bold push to lift outdated restrictions on supersonic flight. A new executive order directs federal agencies to…
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Population of Older Adults Now Comparable to...
Over the past two decades, the U.S. has experienced a profound demographic shift: the population of adults aged 65 and older is now nearly equal to the number of children.…
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