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Fact:
Less than 28 percent of Americans between the ages of 17-23 are qualified for military service, that’s only about 1-in-4.
—Military.com, March 2012

Audio/Video: U.S.A.

In Conversation with Valerie Jarrett
The Aspen Institute's Walter Isaacson sits down with the senior advisor to President Obama. He calls Valerie Jarrett... See more
Stanley McChrystal on Leadership
The retired four-star general sits down with Bob Schieffer during Afternoon of Conversation. He talks about his... See more
The Uncertain Return: How Is the 21st Century Veteran Doing?
Not even one percent of the US population has served in the military, but the return of veterans from war has a ripple... See more
Hearts, Minds, and the 2012 Election
A look at the social, economic, and cultural issues that will help decide the 2012 election, from faith and race to... See more
Supreme Court Ruling on President Obama's 2010 Health...
On the Supreme Court's June 28 decision on the Affordable Healthcare Act. See more
An American Competitiveness Agenda
Through Honeywell chairman and CEO David Cote’s tenure, stock price is up 84 percent and total shareowner return is... See more

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Fact: U.S.A.
In 2010, 15.8 percent of black Americans were unemployed, 8.5 percent of white Americans were unemployed.
—TIME