Poppy MacDonald
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@PoppyMacD
President of @USAFacts
Here's a fact to wake you up: The US federal deficit increased to $1.83 trillion in 2024. How’d that happen? @Steven_Ballmer breaks down the numbers and trends in our latest #JustTheFacts video.
🏔 Coming soon to our Aspen Ideas: Health stages! Explore the growing lineup of inspiring leaders who will share their bold approaches to better health for all during the June 22-25 event: bit.ly/AIHSpeakers
🎉 News to celebrate: For the third time in a row, we earned top marks on the latest @adfontesmedia Bias Chart! Among 159 news sources, we stand out as a trusted provider of impartial information, landing squarely in the center of the partisan bias scale.
Every American is a stakeholder in this country — but are they truly getting the returns they deserve? Our President @PoppyMacD recently joined @NickHalaris to discuss this question and share how we’re providing Americans with clear data to decide for themselves. 🎧 Don’t miss the full conversation — tune in here: nickhalaris.beehiiv.com/p/understandin…
As Americans gather this week for the holiday, let’s take a look at some classic dishes by the data. #Thanksgiving2024
In FY2023, the U.S. Government spent $6.16. trillion while only bringing in $4.47 trillion. The last budget surplus was in 2001. This trend must be reversed, and we must balance the budget.
In FY2023, the U.S. Government spent $6.16. trillion while only bringing in $4.47 trillion. The last budget surplus was in 2001. This trend must be reversed, and we must balance the budget.
There’s a lot of buzz around the Department of Education – but what does it do? Founded in 1980, the @usedgov primarily funds student financial aid and K-12 programs. It’s the sixth highest-funded federal agency, receiving 4% of all federal funding in 2024 — totaling $268.35 billion. It’s also the smallest of any cabinet-level department with 4,100 full-time employees in 2023.
