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Chart Book: The Legacy of the Great Recession
Updated June 11, 2013
The United States went through its longest, and by most measures worst economic recession since the Great Depression between December 2007 and June 2009. This chart book will document the course of the economy following that recession against the background of how deep a hole the recession … -
Chart Book: Top Ten Tax Charts
Updated April 18, 2013
In recognition of Tax Day, we’ve collected our top ten charts related to federal taxes. Together, they provide useful context for ongoing debates about how to reduce deficits and reform the tax code. Our first chart reminds us what taxes pay for. National defense, Social Security, and major health programs like Medicare and Medicaid account for … -
Chart Book: SNAP Helps Struggling Families Put Food on the Table
Updated March 28, 2013
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s most important anti-hunger program. SNAP reaches millions of people in need of food assistance. It is one of the few means-tested government benefit programs available to almost all households with low incomes. For more detail on the program’s basics, see …
