Nevada boom fuels minority growth in 1990s migration
New Census Bureau estimates show Asian and Pacific Islander turnout rising 43.0 percent to 10.8 million and Hispanic population up 38.8 percent to 31.3 million between 1990 and 1999. California Texas New York remain largest minority totals, while Nevada Georgia and North Carolina post biggest percentage gains.
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Population growth by race in the United States during the 1990s
The data show Hispanics with a 13.8 percent rise to 34.8 million and American Indian and Alaska Native gains of 15.5 percent to 2.3 million. White, Black and American Indian groups change little. Growth is mainly attributed to immigration, with Nevada posting the largest state gains: 50 percent overall, 123.7 percent Asian rise to 88,208 and 144.6 percent Hispanic rise to 304,364. Hispanics can be of any race.
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Glickman Promises Aid as North Texas Sees 60th Dry Day
Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman toured drought damaged fields in Boyd Texas promising federal help for four more counties. He cited sixteen months of dry weather, noted 60 straight days without measurable rain, and said low interest loans may offer short term relief while officials seek longer term solutions. The drought has caused billions in losses statewide and forecasters expect continued hot, dry conditions.
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Supreme Court blocks California medical cannabis distribution
The Supreme Court, in a 7-1 vote, barred distribution of marijuana to California patients with doctor prescriptions, delaying lower court rulings that would have allowed a California club to distribute the drug for medical use. Justice Stevens concurred, Breyer recused, highlighting the clash between federal narcotics law and Proposition 215 permitting patient use with a doctor's recommendation.
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