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Survey: The Top Problems Facing the U.S. Today
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
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New survey results shed light on how Americans rank the nation's most pressing issues—including health care costs, partisan cooperation, inflation, and violent crime.
EIGHT CHARTS
New Report: Small Mortgages, Big Barriers
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How hard is it to get a mortgage for $150K? New data reveals a decline in small mortgage availability over the past 17 years. At the same time, the number of mortgages for homes worth more than $300,000 has steadily increased.
WHAT TO KNOW
FACT OF THE MATTER
74% Share of U.S. adults who say owning a home is an integral part of the American Dream, according to a Bankrate survey
Many Student Veterans Borrow to Cover Housing Costs
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The Post-9/11 GI Bill's monthly housing allowance often fails to match expenses for veterans—and could lead veterans to borrow more through student loans.
NEW ANALYSIS
5 Problematic Plastics Make Up 85% of Ocean Pollution
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Reducing consumption of five key types of plastic products would be a significant first step in tackling pollution in our ocean. To effect even greater change, though, countries will need to expand policies to address other highly polluting products.
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