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(RNS) The year 2013 ushered in a number of data milestones in American public opinion. Here is a sampling reported by the Pew Research Center. a few personal freedoms that shifted public opinion and were controversial in 2013.

(RNS) The year 2013 ushered in a number of data milestones in American public opinion. Here is a sampling reported by the Pew Research Center. a few personal freedoms that shifted public opinion and were controversial in 2013.

This article briefly discusses on how in 2013 the Affordable Care Act was going to assist many poor families. It would help these families be able to afford better health insurance at a low monthly premium.

Thanks for sharing this. I was surprised with the percentages among minority groups as well as just the overall percentages especially in Texas. This author is really good because she is direct and to the point and has a very clever way of closing the article as well.

recent study in 2013 by U.S. Department of Education and the National Institute of Literacy with topics of effects it has on society.

This in an article about the June 2013 Supreme Court ruling about the Voting Rights Act. The ruling has allowed some Southern states make election law changes without federal approval.

This article talks about religion and where it stood in 2013. Also it talks about how freedom of religion is in each country.

An overview on Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Act of 2013. Also summarizes how the law is being looked at in the judicial branch and its progress to becoming a law or not.

Rules and laws in specific states regarding cigarette smoke. Also, the effects and news of the fight to ban tobacco.

A brief article on whats currently going on between the IRS. Talks about Obama's reaction and the employee's resigning.

According to a recent study by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals found that if Congress passes the comprehensive immigration reform bill, the U.S. economy and housing market could receive a major boost. Also, the group estimates that the reform bill will allow about 3 million buyers out of the 11 million illegal immigrants living in the country. According to the national median sales price, the 3 million buyers could afford to purchase a home worth $173,600.

After the shootings in Newton, CT and Aurora, CO Presiden Obama said that the country are calling for an increased gun control. That would be a restrictipon against any weapons.

America is the land where all your hopes and dreams can come true. Anyone with a drive to learn more should have an equal and fair opportunity to attend college. We could only fantasize about free college education. Student debt is expected to rise from $35,000 to $45,000 in the next generation and will only continue to go up. A college degree is worth so much more than a college degree. A good education is valuable. Although the price may be high, you will be rewarded by help for the future. Joseph, M. (2013) It's too expensive to go to college anymore. Available at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marc-joseph/its-too-expensive-to-go-t_b_3935231.html (Accessed: 12 September 2016). In-text citations: (Joseph, 2013)

This article is about the growing number of wrongful convictions being overturned. This article talks about some things states are doing to help stop wrongful convictions.

Summary: This article is about the different stories from victims who have been Trafficked. Many of them have been tricked, forced, drugged, and stamped into the different groups or pimps. These stories are from all over the world. Ranging from young teens, to adults.

A study shows the number of armed guns that were confiscated at airports in 2013. There is also a list of airports where the most guns were confiscated.

This article talks about a poor person's chance at justice. 2013 marked the 50th anniversary of Gideon Vs. Wainwright and sadly, most are no longer getting the fair defense Clarence Earl Gideon received.

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"In 2013-14, the number of children and youth ages 3-21 receiving special education services was 6.5 million, or about 13 percent of all public school students. Among students receiving special education services, 35 percent had specific learning disabilities."

"Question: What percentage of students with disabilities are educated in regular classrooms? Response: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), enacted in 1975, mandates that children and youth ages 3-21 with disabilities be provided a free and appropriate public school education. In fall 2013, some 95 percent of 6- to 21-year-old students with disabilities were served in regular schools; 3 percent were served in a separate school for students with disabilities; 1 percent were placed in regular private schools by their parents; and less than 1 percent each were served in one of the following environments: in a separate residential facility, homebound or in a hospital, or in a correctional facility. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2016). Digest of Education Statistics, 2015 (NCES 2016-014), Chapter 2."

This website is very interesting considering that it performed their own survey. The purpose of this article is that the findings were that there are political benefits.

Mother of 6 year old boy challenges Texas school district for requiring her to cut her son's hair or have him face in-school suspension. Mother cites Native American beliefs as for not cutting his hair.