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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 2000

Page

3

Census 2000 shifts to stats as data is processed

With 314 000 households surveyed, Census Bureau statisticians will validate accuracy and demographers will seek trends. The results will influence federal spending and political power distribution. Officials tout a dramatic shift in the nation's racial makeup and confirm results by Dec 31 for House apportionment.

Washington Census Bureau America Kenneth Prewitt Prewitt Hialeah Fla Miller Los Angeles

Remaining key dates for Census 2000 overview

Dec 31 delivery of actual head count data to President Clinton for reapportionment. Feb 2001 decision on releasing sampled results by Commerce or Census Bureau. Apr 1 2001 release date if approved. states may use sampled count for redrawing boundaries. Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Clinton Commerce Or Census Bureau

Collectors seek MLK Reagan and Truman on coins

A national survey by Littleton Coin Co. asks 1,940 collectors to name candidates for U S circulating coinage. MLK tops, with 3,915 nominations across 33 presidents and diverse figures from astronauts to artists. Senate panel debate and legal limits shape potential changes.

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Coin Redesign Face Off Top 20 Nominees

Littleton Coin Co lists 298 total suggestions for coins including MLK Reagan Truman Glenn Roosevelt Graham Armstrong Einstein Wayne Presley Hope MacArthur Edison Clinton Mother Teresa Carter Roosevelt Salk Ruth Nixon Lee Sitting Bull Parks McAuliffe The Three Stooges Custer plus others. Top 20 feature MLK Reagan Truman Glenn Roosevelt Graham Armstrong Einstein Wayne Presley Hope MacArthur Edison Clinton Mother Teresa Carter Roosevelt Salk Ruth Nixon. Jesus Christ and Rosa Parks noted among other names.

Roosevelt Jonas Salk Babe Ruth Richard Nixon Jesus Christ Robert E. Lee Bonnie and Clyde Sonny Bono Cher Bugs Bunny Elmer Fudd Walter Cronkite Ghandi O.J. Simpson the Beatles Littleton Coin Co

Gramm Seeks Refresh of U S Coins and Currency

U S Senator Phil Gramm, head of the Banking Committee, argues U S coins and currency look crummy and should be redesigned. He invites experts and hobbyists to discuss better designs, noting Roosevelt era ideals and the Sacagawea program as steps toward improvement.

Gramm Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Texas Republican United States Theodore Roosevelt Reagan

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