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D.C. Area Workers Not the Only Ones Hit Hard by Federal Shutdown

Posted By: Mike Maciag | 2 Days Ago

Federal workers sent home this week aren't limited to the Washington, D.C., region. View states and agencies most affected by the shutdown.

Mapping the Nation’s Most Densely Populated Cities
Posted By: Mike Maciag | 3 Days Ago
View maps showing population density and land area for the 200 most populous cities.
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Analysis: Who's Moving to Your State?
Posted By: Mike Maciag | 9 Days Ago
Each state’s new crop of residents varies significantly across demographic groups. See how those moving to your state compare to others.
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Oil Boom Fuels Fastest-Growing Metro Area, Midland, Texas -- But at a Price
Posted By: Mike Maciag | 23 Days Ago
Midland, Texas, ranks at or near the top of the list in every measure of recent economic and population growth. See how your area compares.
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Government Employment Remains Stagnant in New Jobs Report
Posted By: Mike Maciag | 29 Days Ago
As the recovery drags on, state and local government payrolls aren't expanding.
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What’s Behind the Drop in College Enrollment?
Posted By: Mike Maciag | September 4, 2013
New data indicates colleges recorded a record drop in enrollment last year. We take a look at factors driving the decline.
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A State-by-State Look at Flat Wages
Posted By: Mike Maciag | August 29, 2013
Most segments of the workforce haven't seen wage growth in more than a decade. View maps and wage data to see how your state compares.
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Public Sector Has Some of Oldest Workers Set to Retire
Posted By: Mike Maciag | August 26, 2013
Industry observers warn that the public sector is ill-prepared for the departure of this large segment of the workforce.
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Report: Travel, Tourism Workers Can't Afford Housing in Costly Metro Areas
Posted By: Mike Maciag | August 16, 2013
Hotel, restaurant and travel industry employees often can't afford housing costs in travel destinations, a report finds. View rental and home prices for more than 200 metro areas.
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Report Forecasts Slow Revenue Growth for States
Posted By: Mike Maciag | August 13, 2013
View and compare states' revenue projections for fiscal year 2014
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What’s Behind the Drop in College Enrollment?

"100% free? As it is, college students are less prepared and less disciplined regarding..."
Public Sector Has Some of Oldest U.S. Workers

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D.C. Area Workers Not the Only Ones Hit Hard by Federal Shutdown

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Can Governments Keep the Jobs Obama Saved?

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In the end politicians need to be real with..."
Mapping the Nation’s Most Densely Populated Cities

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