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Wealth Gaps Rise to Record Highs Between Whites, Blacks, Hispanics
The median wealth of white households is 20 times that of black households and 18 times that of Hispanic households, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of newly available government data from 2009. The bursting of the housing market bubble in 2006 and the recession that followed from late 2007 to mid-2009 took a far greater toll on the wealth of minorities than whites.
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Checking Account Customers Support Stronger Banking Regulations
Support for better disclosure requirements cuts across all political affiliations, according to a Pew-commissioned poll
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Susan K. Urahn
As managing director of the Pew Center on the States, Susan Urahn leads efforts at The Pew Charitable Trusts to help states identify and implement policies that are fiscally sound, provide a return on investment to taxpayers and, more than ever, help our nation tackle its toughest challenges.
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Pew Calls for Obama Administration to Raise MPG Standards
The Pew Clean Energy Program launched a video this week to raise awareness of the benefits of increasing the fuel efficiency—or miles-per-gallon (MPG)—standards for cars and light trucks to as high as 60 MPG by 2025.More
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