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Modest Rise in Concern About Islamic Extremism

According to a new survey by the Pew Research Center, just more than half (52%) of Americans say they are very concerned about the possible rise of Islamic extremism in the United States, up from 46% in April 2007.

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A Penny Saved is Mobility Earned

A report from Pew’s Economic Mobility Project finds that having parents with high savings positively impacts one's upward mobility, particularly for children of low-income parents; having high savings oneself increases the chances of moving up from the bottom of the income ladder.

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It’s Not Flu As Usual – What Individuals And Families Need To Know About Pandemic Flu

The Pew Charitable Trusts, with its grantee Trust for America’s Health, supported the Pandemic Preparedness Initiative, a multi-year study to ensure that federal and state plans for a major health emergency are both comprehensive and feasible. To learn more about what you and your family can do to be prepared, see our brochure, It’s Not Flu As Usual: What Individuals And Families Need To Know About Pandemic Flu.More