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U.S. Census Bureau announces 2010 Census population counts: Apportionment Counts Delivered to President
The U.S. Census Bureau announced in December 2010, that the 2010 Census showed the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2010, was 308,745,538. The resident population represented an increase of 9.7 percent over the 2000 U.S. resident population of 281,421,906.
High poverty in the West according to revised Census formula
The Boston Globe reported that 1 in 5 Americans in the West are likely to live in poverty in light of a revised Census formula that includes out-of-pocket medical expenses. The new numbers will not replace official poverty rates.
Health care law benefits rural
The law signed by President Obama in 2009 for revisions to health care is still under scrutiny and many in Congress want to repeal it. This article discusses many benefits to rural resulting from the law, including cost savings and reductions to the budget deficit. The article advises against repealing the law.
Five myths about Indians and Indian tribes
By Henry Flood, governance advisor in Indian Country for more than 20 years
Talking about Indians or Native Americans is nearly always a good conversation starter. Many people have a genuine interest in the wellbeing of Native Americans and many, but not all are sympathetic to Indian issues and rights.
However, there are some myths and stereotypes that come up regularly. Most of these misperceptions arise largely from ignorance rather than malice. Read more >>
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