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National Journal Americans Actually Think They Can Do Something About the Environment
It's one of the few areas where a big majority of Americans firmly believe they can make a difference.
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National Journal Of the People, by the People, for the People
The latest Heartland Monitor Poll finds Americans looking to each other to lead the country forward.
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National Journal Quiz: How Politically Engaged Are You?
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National Journal The 5 Most and Least Charitable U.S. States
While Utah is clearly the most charitable state, the rest of the rankings depend on the measurement.
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Jo Yong Hak (Reuters) Why Are Americans So Bad With Money?
And is there a way to help them?
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National Journal The Postrecession Financial Literacy of Americans Is Still Pitiful
An ongoing University of Arizona study offers the best chance for financial education by looking at how young adults develop financial habits, instead of lecturing them on budgeting and saving.
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Stephanie Stamm The 5 Best and Worst States for Working Moms
Louisiana has one of the worst child-care systems and largest gender pay gaps, with women making a measly 72 percent of what men make.
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National Journal This Decrepit Lot Is the Future Site of the World's Largest Urban Greenhouse
A 100,000-square-foot facility in D.C.'s Anacostia will produce 1 million pounds of produce a year and provide up to 25 permanent jobs.
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National Journal Unemployment for African-Americans Drops to Lowest Level Since November 2008
But at 11.6 percent, the unemployment rate for African-Americans is still more than double that of whites.
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ripthesskull/Flickr Why Low-Income Kids Are Thriving in Salt Lake City
This small Western metro has some of the best rates of upward mobility in the country. Can it sustain them as it grows and diversifies?
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National Journal This App Could Beat Groupon and Yelp at the Going-Out Game
San Francisco start-up Sosh delivers the best restaurants, events, and activities to your phone. But can it succeed where daily-deals sites have failed?
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Larry Downing/Reuters Obama's Sinking Approval Could Drag Democrats Down With Him
The one solace for his party: Congress is even more unpopular than the president.
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National Journal Why Low-Income Kids Thrive in Salt Lake City
This small Western metro has some of the best rates of upward mobility in the country. Can the city sustain that as it grows and diversifies?
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National Journal Poll Shows Problems for Obama, Peril for Senate Democrats
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National Journal How Moving to Another State Could Drastically Change Your Income
North Dakota's income increased the most in 2012, while South Dakota was the only state to decline.
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National Journal Want to Find a Job Online? Here's Where to Look.
For college graduates, jobs in technology and office management are their best bets.
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National Journal 3 Charts That Show How Hard It Is for Women to Find Work
Since 2007, women between the ages of 26 and 40 have had difficulties finding work, no matter their race.
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National Journal Americans Want to Save More Money. They Just Can't
While polling shows a desire to save, fewer Americans are actually putting money aside.
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National Journal The Export Economy of Salt Lake City (Yes, Land-Locked Salt Lake City)
Salt Lake businesses are booming as they find international markets for their goods.
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National Journal Will Salt Lake City's Growing Smog Threaten Its Economic Growth?
With smog keeping children indoors during winter months, the area's reputation for healthy outdoor living could be on the line.
