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July 30, 2010 Graph of the Day for July 30, 2010
"I've been practising ... I bowled a 129. It was like the Special Olympics or something!" President Obama, March 2009.
"We're also placing a new focus on hiring Americans with disabilities across the federal government. (Applause.) Today, only 5 percent of the federal workforce is made up of Americans with disabilities -- far below the proportion of Americans with disabilities in the general population. In a few moments, I'll sign an executive order that will establish the federal government as a model employer of individuals with disabilities. (Applause.)" President Obama, July 26, 2010, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Source: CBO, July 22, 2010. Hoven's Index for July 30, 2010 Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) statistics: Number of people receiving DI benefits in 1970: 2.7 million In 2009: 9.7 million Inflation-adjusted cost per person receiving DI benefits in 1970 (2010 $): $6,900 In 2009: $12,800 Year the DI trust fund will be exhausted: 2018 Source: CBO, July 22, 2010. Graph of the Day Archive. |
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