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Thursday, December 20, 2012  Michigan says its estimated population grew 2012, the first increase in the measure for the state since 2004.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Gay couples living together nearly double in decade; over 130,000 of them say husband or wife

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  The top-earning 20 percent of Americans — those making more than $100,000 each year — received 49.4 percent of all income generated in the U.S., compared with the 3.4 percent earned by those below the poverty line.

Friday, June 25, 2010  Nearly 1 in 5 American women beyond childbearing years never gave birth as fewer couples, particularly higher-educated whites, view having children as necessary to a good marriage.

Friday, June 04, 2010  A wave of census hiring lifted payrolls by 431,000 in May, but job creation by private companies grew at the slowest pace since the start of the year. The unemployment rate dipped to 9.7 percent as people gave up searching for work.

Thursday, April 15, 2010  Thursday marks a critical time for the U.S. Census with only two days left for residents to mail in the questionnaires

Friday, February 05, 2010  Thousands of people looking for work may have a new opportunity - thanks to the upcoming 2010 Census

Monday, December 22, 2008  Utah is the nation's fastest growing state, knocking Nevada from its usual top spot.