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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.

A 360 Degree View of Campaign 2012
Charlie Cook, David Leonhardt, Molly Ball, and Ronald Brownstein discuss the 2012 Campaign. See more
Finding North: A Post-Screening Discussion
Forty-nine million people in the US—one in four children— don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Finding... See more
White House Burning: The Founding Fathers, Our National...
America is mired in debt—more than $30,000 for every man, woman, and child. Bitter fighting over deficits, taxes, and... See more
The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln
This year—and next—mark the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s assumption of extraordinary war powers, powers that... See more
Requiem for the American Dream? Unequal Opportunity in...
Robert D. Putnam, Award-winning author of Bowling Alone talks about the role of poverty and inequality in America and... See more
Can We Be Energy Independent?
In addition to having a global perspective, the United States must establish a comprehensive energy policy. If not,... See more

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Fact: U.S.A.
Private educational services and state colleges also experienced modest employment growth over the last four years, adding just over 300,000 jobs between them.
—CNN Money