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FEATURED FACTS
$40M
Broadband Access
The number of Americans that lack access to home broadband. What’s more, nearly 1 in 4 Americans have not “adopted” broadband when a connection is available.
60%
Strengthening Democracy
The share of U.S. adults who have at least some confidence in the future of the U.S.
$625B
Drinking Water
A 33% increase in the costs of drinking water upgrades, not accounting for inflation, from the almost $469 billion reported in the 2015.