Topic: U.S. Census Bureau
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2012's 'good news' stories
2012 saw jobs returning to the US, health concerns improve in historic numbers, and more.
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Thanksgiving Day by the numbers: 10 mind-stuffing facts
Data from the Census and other sources provide some numerical insights into Thanksgiving, arguably the most cherished national holiday.
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3 views on how US should combat illegal immigration
For the third installment in our One Minute Debate series for election 2012, three writers give their brief take on how the United States should combat illegal immigration: 'tighten up,' 'loosen up,' and 'another way.'
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June weddings: 7 measures of matrimony
June has traditionally been the most popular month for Americans to wed. Here are some facts about the American wedding landscape.
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Battle for women's votes: 6 flash points
The uproar over the Obama campaign’s 'Life of Julia' Web infographic – which made #Julia big on Twitter – highlights just how fiercely both parties are fighting for the women’s vote. The economy is by far the most important issue in November for both sexes. But there are other areas with special significance to women. Here are the main flash points.
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US outlook for jobs darkens
Initial unemployment claims and an ADP report suggest that the US is creating jobs at a slowing pace.
07/01/2010 02:07 pm -
Editor's Blog 2010 Census: Why the count matters
As 2010 Census enumerators pound the pavement for a final tally, a look at why it's important to know what America looks like
06/28/2010 09:35 am -
The New Economy New home sales plunge to record low
New home sales fall to an annual rate of 300,000, the lowest level since at least 1963.
06/23/2010 04:10 pm -
Father's Day turns 100. How did Father's Day start anyway?
Father's Day was started 100 years ago in an effort to improve the image of Dads everywhere.
06/20/2010 10:25 am -
Home sales silver lining: immigrants set to drive up demand
Homes sales have taken a beating in this recession. But the growth of the immigrant community should result in more home buyers, according to a Harvard study.
06/14/2010 07:47 pm -
The rise of the Indian-American candidate, as Nikki Haley and others run
Nikki Haley, who has advanced to a GOP runoff in South Carolina’s gubernatorial race, is one of a record number of Indian-American candidates this year.
06/11/2010 08:24 pm -
Jobs numbers for May squelch some economic optimism
Private sector businesses added just 41,000 new jobs in May, leading Republicans to criticize Obama's economic plan. But analysts see a few bright spots.
06/04/2010 12:33 pm -
Al and Tipper Gore: later-life divorces no longer uncommon
Al and Tipper Gore have announced that they are separating after 40 years of marriage. With Americans living longer, the number of divorces after decades of marriage is increasing.
06/02/2010 05:20 pm -
Editorial Board Blog Bike to Work Day: This rider is not yet convinced
I used to ride my bike to work on quiet Sundays, then gave it up when my work schedule changed. Concerns about traffic and safety on the streets of Washington, DC deterred me. National Bike to Work Day prompted me to try again. Here's what happened.
05/21/2010 04:37 pm -
The Circle Bastiat One diploma and a whole lot of loans
College students are graduating with more debt than ever before. Is it morally right to allow graduates to start their lives immersed in debt?
05/13/2010 11:15 am -
More Americans on the move: why that's a good thing
More Americans moved last year than in 2008, according to the Census Bureau, suggesting that the economy is improving. But the mobility rate is still at historic lows.
05/11/2010 07:42 pm -
The New Economy This Mother’s Day, skip the gift. Join the firm.
Celebrate the rise of the mother daughter business this Mother's Day. The recession has helped to boost their numbers.
05/08/2010 01:52 pm -
Opinion The 2010 Census and Latinos: What race are we?
The 2010 Census has confused Hispanics. It asks one’s race but doesn’t have a Hispanic option. What about 'multiracial,' or brown?
04/06/2010 10:33 am -
April Fools' jokes for 2010 Census form: What is your race? Vulcan.
In a trend worthy of April Fools' jokes, Americans are challenging Question 9 of the 2010 Census form: What is your race? Some are self-defining themselves as 'American' or 'NASCAR.'
04/01/2010 06:14 pm -
2010 census form: What if you don't mail it back?
Thursday is Census Day – the bureau's 'target date' for Americans to mail back their 2010 census form. But census takers won't start rounding up noncompliers for another month.
04/01/2010 04:55 pm -
Opinion The 2010 Census: Will your answers stay private?
What you need to know about the 2010 Census: The bureau has a proven history of violating privacy in the name of security.
03/24/2010 10:20 am -
ACORN sliding toward bankruptcy?
Embattled housing advocacy group ACORN could announce bankruptcy, officials say, after a raft of state chapters disbanded.
03/20/2010 01:08 pm -
Won't fill out the 2010 census? Your ranks are getting smaller.
Attitudes toward the 2010 census have improved markedly in the last few months.
03/17/2010 05:04 pm -
Ten things you should know about Census 2010
Census 2010 has only 10 questions, which should take about 10 minutes to fill out. Find out more about the census form headed your way.
03/15/2010 08:40 pm -
You ready for the 2010 census? Census Bureau is ready for you
The 2010 census is officially underway. The Census Bureau director kicked off the count this morning.
03/15/2010 03:38 pm -
2010 census: what to watch out for
When filling out the 2010 census there are few things to be on the lookout for.
03/15/2010 12:01 pm -
Ready for the 2010 census? Forms start arriving today
Start checking your mailbox as mail delivery of the 2010 census begins today
03/15/2010 06:35 am -
How states rank: Federal spending driven by census data
The distribution of more than $400 billion in federal spending is determined by census data. An analysis released Tuesday looks at which states get the most money per capita.
03/09/2010 08:56 am -
February jobs report: 36,000 jobs lost, but mostly a holding pattern
The February jobs report showed the unemployment rate steady at 9.7 percent and 36,000 jobs lost. Hiring may get a boost in March.
03/05/2010 12:24 pm -
Who's poor in America? US tweaks how it defines poverty.
The Obama team is introducing a new formula for counting who is poor in America, but it won't be used to decide who qualifies for government aid. Reason for the change: Existing poverty formula, dating from the 1960s, doesn't capture modern expenses such as child care and healthcare.
03/03/2010 02:03 pm
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