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Which is greater: the revenues of the New York Times corporation or the total spending of all federal Republican candidates, Republican political action committees, and Republican special interest groups combined?

When President Lyndon B. Johnson proposed a “hospital insurance” (i.e., Medicare) program for senior citizens in 1964, how much did he say the maximum monthly tax per worker would be?

What is the least expensive and safest way to transport petroleum in the U.S.?

In a 1995 survey of Harvard students and staff, what portion said they would prefer a world where (a) they earn $50,000/year and others earn $25,000; or (b) they earn $100,000 and others earn $200,000? Consumer prices are the same in (a) and (b).

Has the frequency of strong-to-violent tornadoes in the U.S. generally increased since the 1950s?

What portion of all federal government spending is for national defense and veterans’ benefits?

What portion of police officers in the U.S. have fired their gun in the line of duty at least once during their careers?

What portion of the United Nations’ revenues are funded by U.S. taxpayers?

Since the outset of the Social Security program, by how much has the average number of years that people collect old-age benefits increased?

What portion of young adults aged 18 to 25 in the U.S. have an alcohol or drug use disorder?