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Jul 19, 2021

Here’s What We Know about Foreign-Born Workers in the U.S. — and How Their Demographics Compare to the Native-Born Population

Understanding the United States’ changing labor force can be a key part of understanding larger trends in the overall economy. Here are key characteristics of the foreign-born population and how they compare to the native-born population.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/07/the-foreign-born-labor-force-of-the-united-states

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Jul 15, 2021

What is Free College and How Much Would It Cost?

While the United States does not currently have a nationwide free college program, a number of such initiatives have been proposed in the past few years.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/07/what-is-free-college-and-how-much-would-it-cost

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Jul 14, 2021

How Is K-12 Education Funded?

Public schools for students in kindergarten through 12th grade are financed through a combination of local, state, and federal dollars in proportions that vary across and within states.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-is-k-12-education-funded

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Jul 9, 2021

The Growth of Entitlement Programs

Spending on federal entitlement programs will more than double between 1991 and 2051.


https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0027_entitlement-programs-proj

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Jul 8, 2021

The Labor Market Recovery Strengthened in June

There were 850,000 jobs added in June, higher than expected by economists. However, the unemployment rate remains high, especially for non-white workers. Get the facts here.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/07/the-labor-market-recovery-strengthened-in-june

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Jun 24, 2021

What is in the American Jobs Plan?

In May, the Administration released details for the proposed American Jobs Plan. It would be a massive investment in a range of national priorities including transportation, climate change, caregiving, and housing.


https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/what-is-in-the-american-jobs-plan

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Jun 15, 2021

President Biden’s Budget Calls for Increased Spending on Education, Housing, Veterans, and More

President Biden’s request for discretionary funding for next year (fiscal year 2022) would substantially increase funding for nondefense programs, particularly in the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Veterans Affairs.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/06/president-bidens-budget-calls-for-increased-spending-on-education-housing-veterans-and-more

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May 21, 2021

Here Are Some Holes in the Social Safety Net That the Pandemic Highlighted

The unprecedented size of the economic disruption, however, put the safety net to the test, revealing weaknesses that often prevented support from reaching some of the neediest families in a timely manner.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/05/here-are-some-holes-in-the-social-safety-net-that-the-pandemic-highlighted

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May 14, 2021

How Did Americans Spend Their Stimulus Checks and How Did It Affect the Economy?

The way in which Americans have been spending their stimulus checks has differed across each round of payments.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/05/how-did-americans-spend-their-stimulus-checks-and-how-did-it-affect-the-economy

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May 5, 2021

10 Key Facts about Student Debt in the United States

While investing in a college education has undeniable, lifelong economic benefits, excessive levels of student debt can impose hefty financial burdens on borrowers.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/05/10-key-facts-about-student-debt-in-the-united-states