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The Census Bureau shouldn’t be forcing anyone to share the route they take their kids to school, or any information other than how many people live in their home
Hispanics continue to punch below their weight. Much was made right after the November election about the clout of the Hispanic vote (by, among others, the Pew Research Center). But the new Census Bureau data show that Hispanics' turnout rate -- just 48 percent -- was far below that of whites (64.1 percent) or blacks (66.2 percent).
Our analysis of Census Bureau data shows that even less-educated immigrants who have been in the country for 20 years have high rates of welfare use and low income tax liability ... If the size and cost of government were cut in half, then the fiscal outcome might be different. But until that happens, illegal immigrants as a group will be a significant net fiscal drain.More quotes »
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Data: NY state spends most per student in nation
State continued to spend more money per student in its public schools than any other state in 2011, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report out Tuesday.And while the census report showed a modest 0.4 percent drop in public school student spending nationwide Read more »
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Census Bureau: LI population mostly flat
mostly flat over the past year, with Suffolk County showing a drop while Nassau County posted a net gain, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Thursday.The Island had a population gain of 2,341 from July 1, 2011, to July 1, 2012 -- far lower Read more »
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Oil patch county paces NM population growth
FE, N.M. (AP) -- The Census Bureau reports that Lea County, in the heart of southeastern New Mexico's bustling oil patch, was the fastest growing in the state last year but two-thirds of the counties lost population. Lea County's population grew by 1.8 percent 55 m ago from Albuquerque Journal Read more »
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Fire destroys home in Leander
U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday validated what most people … A serial bank robber is in federal custody after being arrested… It’s time to start planning for high temperatures and possible … A man was taken into custody shortly before 9 p.m. after … LEANDER, 1:46 PM from KXAN Austin News Read more »
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Census Bureau: Texas Cities Lead Nation in Population Growth
Lone Star State is growing by extraordinary leaps and bounds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. New estimates released by the agency on Thursday reveal that eight of the 15 fastest-growing large U.S. cities and towns are in Texas. They include: San Marcos, 1:40 PM from NewsMax Read more »
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Wilmington's population continues to climb
population is growing, according to estimated numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday. The Port City's population grew to 109,922, adding 3,446 residents since the U.S. Census reported its official survey in April 2011. That's a 3.2 percent increase 1:37 PM from Wilmington Star-News Read more »
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Reno County population loss continues
Pawnee, Kearny, Hamilton, Stanton, Morton, Meade, Clark, Harper, Kiowa, Edwards and Stafford counties lost population. The Census Bureau estimated that the population of Haskell and Barber counties was unchanged. Fifty-two of Kansas’ 105 counties have not 1:34 PM from HutchNews.com Read more »
