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WASHINGTON, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Census Bureau will offer a same-day embargo period next week for members of the media to view statistics and analysis on voting rates in the 2012 presidential election. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) The report, The Diversifying Electorate ? Voting Rates by Race and Hispanic Origin in 2012 (and Other Recent Elections), and accompanying detailed and updated historical tables will be posted to...
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) MONDAY, MAY 6: CAREGIVING Profile America -- Monday, May 6th. This is National Nurses Day -- kicking off a week honoring the outstanding efforts of nurses in helping to keep Americans healthy. The observance ends next Saturday, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who established the...
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, MAY 3: RUN FOR THE ROSES Profile America -- Friday, May 3rd.( )One of the key sporting events of each spring is the Kentucky Derby, and tomorrow's running will be the 139th in the race's long history. The first event was held in 1875, won by a horse named Aristides. Patterned after...
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following tip sheet was released today by the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO ) Families with an employed mother and children younger than 15 paid an average of $143 per week for child care in 2011. Find out more Friday, May 3, 2013, at approximately 9:15 a.m. EDT as Lynda Laughlin, family demographer in the Social, Economic and Housing Statistics Division at the U.S. Census Bureau,...
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) THURSDAY, MAY 2: TOUGH SLEDDING Profile America -- Thursday, May 2nd. One of the most influential motion pictures ever made was released this week 72 years ago --"Citizen Kane," starring and directed by Orson Welles. He was already renowned for his 1938 Halloween radio broadcast of "War of...
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following tip sheet was released today by the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) In conjunction with yesterday's release on the 2011 County Business Patterns, the Census Bureau has updated the Measuring America County Business and Demographics Map. The map provides an interactive, easy-to-understand overview of how many types of businesses are in your community or anywhere else in...
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Census Bureau will offer a same-day embargo period next week for members of the media to view statistics and analysis on voting rates in the 2012 presidential election. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO ) The report, The Diversifying Electorate Voting Rates by Race and Hispanic Origin in 2012 (and Other Recent Elections), and accompanying detailed and updated historical tables will be posted to...
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As of 2011, 62 percent of women age 20 to 24 who gave birth in the previous 12 months were unmarried, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. This compares with 17 percent among women age 35 to 39. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130501/DC05476-INFO-a ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130501/DC05476-INFO-b ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO ) The...
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) WEDNESDAY, MAY 1: RAISING THE ROOF Profile America -- Wednesday, May 1st. Construction began on this date in 1884 in Chicago for a radical new building design -- destined to be America's first skyscraper. It was the Home Insurance Company headquarters, designed by engineer William Jenney....
WASHINGTON, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In 2011, total employment from all U.S. business sectors was 113.4 million, an increase of 1.5 million employees from 2010, according to new statistics released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector led the way with a 12.0 percent increase in employment from 2010 to 2011. This year is the first since 2008 in which U.S. businesses reported an increase in employment over the prior...
