Asian population in U.S. rising sharply in census data
Census figures from nine states show a surge of Asian residents, led by New Jersey and Pennsylvania gains. Analysts credit immigration and the new multirace category, noting geographic diversification and implications for education, language access, and political redistricting.
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Karen Narasaki
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Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium
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Pennsylvania
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Arkansas
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Washington State
Jeffrey Passell
Urban Institute
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Vermont
Census Bureau
Japan Finance Minister Apologizes for Market-Shaking Remarks
Tokyo Japan's finance minister Kiichi Miyazawa apologized for wording that suggested Japan was near fiscal collapse He said he only meant to stress difficulties in reforming public finances His comments followed yen selling and a sharp market reaction as traders worried about Japan's debt situation.
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Kiichi Miyazawa
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Linn County considers sales tax to fund Cedar Rapids pools
The Linn County slate proposes a local option sales tax to raise about 15.5 million for Cedar Rapids pools in one year and 9.89 million for other county jurisdictions. Bertram and Prairieburg would be excluded. a July or August vote is planned with SPLASH backing and a public hearing to decide.
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Bill Kinney
Kinney
Hanson
Splash
Clancey
Todd
Mount Vernon
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