Number of 100 year olds rising in United States
Lonny Fried turns 100 as centenarians in the United States grow to about 72 000 and are projected to double by 2020 and increase seven fold overall Census Bureau estimates. Experts cite better medical care lower childhood mortality and healthier lifestyles as key factors.
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Latinos vote hits new high in 2010 election
Pew Hispanic Center reports 6.6 million Latinos voted in 2010, up from 5.6 million in 2006, making 6.9 percent of the electorate. Growth driven by U S born youths and 1.4 million foreign born Latinos becoming citizens.
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Women Top Men in Advanced Degrees for First Time
Census data show American women surpass men in both bachelor and advanced degrees for the first time. The shift, tied to more women in the workforce and fewer stay at home mothers, reflects changing gender roles and greater job access. Stay at home dads number near 2 million, with 1.15 million in a narrower count.
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