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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Paper Economy May construction spending shows incremental increases
On a month-to-month basis, total residential spending increased 2.96 percent from April and rose almost five percent above May 2011 levels. But spending still remained 60 percent below the kind of peak levels seen in 2006.
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Paper Economy Home sales index rises in May, up 13.3 percent from 2011
Home sales data recently released by the National Association of Realtors showed that its index of sales agreements rose in May, up 13.3 percent from 2011. The trend matches the fastest pace for the index in two years.
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Why did home sales cool during key spring season?
Sales of previously owned homes fell by 1.5 percent from April to May, the National Association of Realtors reported Thursday. But when viewed in the longer term, sales activity has been rising.
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Toll of US recession: Family net worth plunged 35 percent in five years
The typical US household saw its net worth fall from $102,844 in 2005 to $66,740 five years later. Although the data are about 1-1/2 years old, they highlight challenges still facing consumers.
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Modern Parenthood Father's Day gifts: personalized, stereotyped for 70 million dads
Father's Day gifts: You can't buy a nap for him, so try any one of 70 million personalized, stereotyped gifts online.
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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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Cover Story Employment solutions: Can a town’s good deeds lower unemployment?
The dollars and cents of good deeds: Communities with high social capital tend to have lower unemployment. Some seeking employment solutions see this altruistic glue as something to study.
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White births in US no longer a majority
White births in the US have been surpassed by racial and ethnic minorities, according to newest Census data.
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More than half of US babies now minorities, US Census reports (+video)
America is changing. As of July 2011, 50.4 percent of children under age 1 in the US were members of minority groups. In the under-5 group in 2011, 49.7 percent were minorities.
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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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Paper Economy Construction spending improves. Slowly.
On a month-to-month basis, total residential spending increased a slight 0.68 percent from February and rose 7.42 percent above the level seen in March 2011 while remaining a whopping 63.91 percent below the peak level seen in 2006.
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Paper Economy New home sales drop 7.1 percent
New home sales fell a steep 7.1 percent in March but rose 7.5 percent above last year's level.
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Earth Day: Five ways we affect the planet
The late Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D) of Wisconsin organized the first Earth Day in 1970 after the devastating oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif. The event started as an environmental teach-in, with some 20 million Americans taking part on college campuses across the United States. Today, 500 million people in 175 countries observe Earth Day on April 22 as a way to celebrate the natural world and raise awareness of the environment. How much do humans affect the earth? Click below to find out.
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Paper Economy Retail sales increase
Retail sales increased 0.8 percent from February, and 6.5 percent on a year over year basis.
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Brazil's President Rousseff meets with Obama: 5 topics for talks
As the two largest economies in the Western Hemisphere, Brazil and the US have a lot of shared interests, but there are still areas of contention. Here are 5 possible topics on today's presidential agenda:
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1940 Census data: A treasure trove for con artists?
Data from the 1940 census, released Monday, has excited Americans looking for more information about their heritage. But the information could also help identity thieves.
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1940 Census data: what you need to know to look up relatives
Monday's release of 1940 Census data sets off frenzy to dig into records on family past, crashing the website. When it comes back online, you'll need to know a few basics.
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Paper Economy Construction spending goes flat
On a month-to-month basis, total residential spending increased a slight 0.03 percent from January and rose 5.59 percent above the level seen in February 2011, while remaining a whopping 63.56 percent below the peak level seen in 2006.
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1940 census records have over 20 million still alive today
1940 census: Information released Monday shows that more than 21 million US citizens who participated in the census over 70 years ago are still alive this year.
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Paper Economy New home sales down in February
New residential home sales dropped 1.57 percent since January but rose 11.4 percent above the level seen in February of last year.
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Paper Economy Retail sales up in February
Retail sales showed a notable 1.1 percent increase from January and an increase of 6.5 percent on a year-over-year basis.
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Paper Economy Construction spending perks up
On a month-to-month basis, total residential spending increased 1.78 percent from December and rose 6.73 percent above the level seen in January 2011.
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Paper Economy New home sales drop but show signs of recovery
The US Census Department's monthly New Residential Home Sales Report for January showed a monthly decline, with sales dropping 0.97 percent since December but rising 3.55 percent above the level seen in January 2011.
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Housing market showing signs of turnaround
Last year was so dismal, home sales almost certainly have to go up in 2012. If home prices stabilize later this year, as many analysts expect, the housing market will be set for a turnaround.
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Paper Economy Retail sales are up 4.8 percent from last year
Retail sales in January increased 0.4 percent from December and 4.8 percent from last year. The data shows a rough correlation between home value appreciation and retail spending.
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