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New data shows why the U.S. needs more immigrants
Feb 23, 2024 · As the fight over immigration reached peak chaos in the U.S. Senate earlier this month, the Congressional Budget Office held a press conference nearby. The director’s …
The United States has spent at least $2.8 trillion on …
May 18, 2018 · The United States has spent a lot of money on counterterrorism since the 9/11 attacks. But nobody has been keeping good track of just how much, until now. A bipartisan …
The Supreme Court’s travel ban decision, explained
Jun 26, 2018 · The Supreme Court today upheld the Trump administration’s ban on travel from seven countries, voting 5-4 that the ban fell within the president’s authority and was not …
Timeline: How Trump withheld Ukraine aid - Center for Public …
Dec 13, 2019 · The Center for Public Integrity is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates betrayals of public trust. Sign up to receive our stories. The Trump administration’s 55-day halt this …
It’s easy to vote in Washington, D.C., but it still doesn’t count
Oct 6, 2022 · In 2020, D.C. had a homelessness rate of 90.4 for every 10,000 people. D.C.’s rate was higher than any state and nearly double New York’s rate of 46.9. Unhoused voters are …
How we documented inequity in access to voting
Oct 6, 2022 · In one state, a ballot will be mailed to every registered voter this fall. It can be returned by mail, or in one of numerous drop boxes. You can also cast a ballot in person, …
Behind on state income taxes? Here’s what you need to know.
Dec 14, 2023 · Reading Time: 25 minutes What happens if you don’t have the money to pay your state income tax bill?. As the Center for Public Integrity has investigated the impact of state …
How four decades of tax cuts fueled inequality
Nov 29, 2022 · The nonpartisan Congressional Research Service reached essentially the same conclusion in 2012 that tax cuts don’t spur growth but do increase income inequality. After …
Where are the watchdogs? – Center for Public Integrity
May 4, 2010 · Watchdog list. Click here for a list of the current 73 federal or congressional agencies that hire independent watchdogs to guard against waste, fraud and abuse, protect …