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Access to a household computer and connection to the Internet is important to many Americans. From accessing news sources to connecting to family and friends, the Internet provides an arena that services nearly all aspects of daily life. Students of all ages use computers and broadband connections to complete homework assignments and take online courses. Job seekers can also obtain information about employment and apply to jobs online. Access to broadband Internet, in particular, is credited with having beneficial effects on individual empowerment, economic growth, and community development.
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Those Who Served: America's Veterans From World War II to the War on Terror
This report looks at the roughly 18 million Americans, or about 7 percent of the adult population, who were veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces in 2018.
Publication | April 01, 2021
Commuting by Public Transportation in the United States: 2019
This report describes 2019 trends in public transportation commuting among U.S. workers.
Publication | March 27, 2020
Changes in the Census Industry and Occupation Classification Systems
This report describes the most recent changes in the Census industry and occupation classification systems.
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