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Life in America

Released May 2, 2013

The number of guns manufactured in the U.S. grew to 5.5 million in 2010, up 86 percent from 2001. 310 million firearms are in civilian hands.

Released April 24, 2013

In 2010, two-thirds of American children lived in counties where air pollution exceeded federal standards.

Released March 30, 2013

Face the Facts USA released 204 facts between July 2012 and March 2013. Here’s a look behind the scenes as we take a hiatus from daily facts.

Released March 26, 2013

A growing percentage of married women earn more than their husbands – 28 percent in 2011.

Released March 22, 2013

It’s known as an immigrant nation, but today the U.S. ranks only 26th in immigrants per capita.

Released March 21, 2013

Though 13 percent of U.S. workers took time off in 2012 under the Family and Medical Leave Act, many remain uncovered by the law.

Released March 19, 2013

U.S. traffic congestion resulted in cars spewing an extra 56 billion pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in 2012.

Life in America