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Two simple facts are shaping America's future: people are living longer and having fewer children. The outcome of these two trends is that the percentage of older people in the United States is growing. Policymakers must prepare for the inevitable aging of America. As part of the 2006 President's Initiative, CSG's aging research provides best practices and policy options to help state policymakers prepare for America's new "silver society." |
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THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 
State News Trivia
In the United States, 84.2 percent of citizens were covered by health insurance in 2006, according to the 2008 Book of the States, published by The Council of State Governments. Which state has the highest percentage of residents covered by health insurance? Which state had the lowest percentage?
States Address Dropout Problems
Stateline Midwest examines policy strategies in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio to address those states' high school dropout problems.
CSG/ERC Supports Increases in LIHEAP
In the face of rising energy prices, which put an increased burden on low-income families throughout the U.S., The Council of State Governments/Eastern Regional Conference is supporting increased funding for low-income heating assistance program.
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