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Opinion - May 15, 2009
A recent survey has the public ranking what Americans rely on the most.
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Top Words Used to Describe Michelle Obama
Opinion - May 13, 2009
Americans list their one-word impressions of the first lady.
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Number of Unauthorized Immigrant Workers in the U.S. Drops in 2008
Opinion - May 11, 2009
The number of unauthorized immigrants working in the U.S. dips between 2007 and 2008.
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26 Percent Expect to Continue Working Through Their Retirement
Opinion - May 7, 2009
A recent survey ranks the sources Americans expect to live off during retirement.
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OPEC Countries' Highest Oil Revenue Per Capita January to March 2009
Opinion - May 5, 2009
A look at the OPEC countries with the five highest oil revenues per capita January to March 2009.
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Debt Ranks Fifth on Americans' List of Financial Worries
Opinion - May 1, 2009
Americans list the most important financial problems facing their families.
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Obama's 100-Day Approval Rating at 63 Percent
Opinion - April 29, 2009
A look at the last five presidents' approval ratings for their first 100 days.
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The Numbers Behind the Iraqi Diaspora
Opinion - April 27, 2009
A recent report shows the estimated number of Iraqi refugees in countries across the Middle East.
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TARP Takers and Their Declining Stocks Between 2006 and 2008
Opinion - April 23, 2009
Looking at the banks who took the most TARP money and their declining shares between 2006 and 2008.
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United States Ranks 50th in Nations With Longest Lives
Opinion - April 21, 2009
The five countries with the longest expected lifespans.
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The Taxes You Don't Realize You're Paying
Opinion - April 17, 2009
A recent report quantifies hidden taxes the government places on popular items.
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Almost 1 in 10 Afghans Sees U.S. as Biggest Threat to Afghanistan
Opinion - April 15, 2009
A recent poll has Afghans rank the biggest threats to their country.
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Economic Crisis, Government, and What Americans Know About Them
Opinion - April 13, 2009
A recent poll quizzed the public on the economy. Here are the question's they answered best.
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Majority of Unemployed Americans Are Not Receiving Benefits
Opinion - April 9, 2009
A look at the percentage of unemployed workers not receiving unemployment benefits.
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The Economics of Cigarette Smokers
Opinion - April 7, 2009
With the federal increase in cigarette taxes, a recent survey breaks down who smokes by pay grade.
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Average Family Healthcare Premiums Jump More Than 25 Percent Since 2004
Opinion - April 3, 2009
A report tracks the costs of healthcare for the past five years. The second of a two-part series.
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Average Single Healthcare Premiums Jump More Than 25 Percent Since 2003
Opinion - April 1, 2009
A recent report tracks the costs of healthcare for the last five years. The first of a two-part series.
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Number of Hazardous Dams in the U.S. Shoots Up Since 2003
Opinion - March 30, 2009
The number of high hazard dams needing repair in the U.S. more than tripled since 2003.
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The Other Healthcare Crisis: America's Aging Healthcare Workforce
Opinion - March 26, 2009
A recent survey ranks states' public healthcare workforce by age.
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New Toxic Assets Plan Seeking Managers for Public-Private Investment Funds
Opinion - March 24, 2009
The plan seeks managers for private-public investment funds. Here's what the government is looking for.
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Utah Has Highest Well-being Ranking of Any State in the Country
Opinion - March 20, 2009
A recent study ranks the 50 states by well-being.
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$58 Billion of the AIG Bailout Went to Banks in Foreign Countries
Opinion - March 18, 2009
AIG used more than half the bailout to pay debts in other countries. Here are its top 5 recipients.
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5 Largest Banks Closed by the FDIC in 2008
Opinion - March 17, 2009
A recent study lists the banks closed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 2008.
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Bank of America Tops List of Biggest Banks in the U.S.
Opinion - March 16, 2009
A recent report ranks the total assets of U.S. banks.
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5 Biggest Holders of U.S. Securities by Country
Opinion - March 13, 2009
As of June last year, foreign countries held over $10 billion dollars in U.S. securities.
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