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State of the Facts 2024: Americans’ views on data, election information, and AI

Americans are more likely to use “new media” as news sources, but less likely to trust them.

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How much does the VA spend?

The Department of Veterans Affairs spent $301 billion in fiscal year 2023, a 70% increase over the past decade.

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How much money does the federal government spend to support disabled veterans?

The average annual veteran disability compensation payment ranges from $1,425 to $48,227 per person.

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How has the federal budget changed over time?

In fiscal year 2023, federal spending remained higher than before the pandemic.

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How much of the federal budget is discretionary spending?

In 2023, discretionary spending accounted for $1.7 trillion of federal spending.

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How much of the federal budget is mandatory spending?

In fiscal year 2023, around 60% of federal spending was mandatory spending.

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The federal budget: an overview

In 2023, the US government brought in $4.47 trillion and spent $6.16 trillion.

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How much does the US spend on Social Security? Is it sustainable?

The largest public program in the US is supporting nearly 68 million people per month in 2024.

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What are appropriations bills and how are they approved?

Appropriation bills are proposed laws, put forth by 12 subcommittees, that authorize different government agencies to spend money.

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State of the Union 2024: The data behind Biden’s address

“Look at the facts.” — President Joe Biden, the 2024 State of the Union address

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