Census 2010 forecasts show slower U.S. growth
Projections based on birth and death records place the 2010 U.S. population between 305.7 million and 312.7 million, likely around 308.7 million. Growth would be about 9 percent for the decade, the slowest since 1940, with states like Texas and California gaining seats and California at risk of losing one.
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Holiday rush marks busiest postal day before Christmas
Postmaster Ramos and her team handle record volumes as 800 million pieces nationwide are mailed on Monday. Donahoe predicted 15.8 billion letters and packages from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve, with late postings risking delivery delays.
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Christmas Shopping Boost on Main Street
Main Street retailers report rising holiday traffic with Sunday proving strong for downtown business. Storeowners say customers linger for shopping and dining as Christmas Eve approaches, though some remain cautious about the economy. Enthusiasm remains tempered with patience as Christmas sales trend uncertain.
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Paperless benefit checks urged to replace mail delivery
Treasury officials announced rules to phase out paper checks for Social Security and veterans benefits. About 600000 checks are lost or stolen yearly, and switching to electronic payments could save the government a billion dollars over ten years.
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