Population aging, declines loom as world births shrink
The United States nears 300 million amid traffic, sprawl and resource strain, while Europe and Japan face population declines and aging societies. Experts warn labor shortages and rising costs threaten economic vitality as birth rates stay low. Putin and France weigh incentives. Japan reports record elderly share with over 20 percent aged 65+.
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Hans-Peter Kohler
University of Pennsylvania
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Vladimir Putin
France
Japan
Junichiro Koizumi
Italy
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Changing trends in population and fertility rates
The article notes the US nearing 300 million while Europe and Japan face population decline and aging. It cites CIA data showing Albania above replacement fertility, Russia at 1.28, Japan at 1.25, and states the chance to learn from Europe. Buzz comments on learning opportunities from European trends.
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New Jersey Casinos Close As Government Shutdown Hits Atlantic City
Atlantic Citys twelve casinos shut down for the first time as New Jersey enters a five day government shutdown. With no state budget, inspectors and other state workers are unpaid, leaving the boardwalk silent and employees out of work as the city faces losses exceeding millions daily.
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Ruth Dodies
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Boardwalk Casinos
Joseph Lowry
Tropicana
Jeasino and Resort
Bush to stump for Topinka in Illinois visit
President Bush will visit Illinois for two days to back Republican gubernatorial candidate Judy Baar Topinka and promote the American Competitiveness Initiative. He will dine with Mayor Richard Daley, present a volunteer award to Lindenhurst’s Dave Kruger, and discuss boosting basic research funding and math science teaching.
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Northern Illinois
Lindenhurst
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State of the Union
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Great Lakes Naval Station
O’hare International Airport
Iraq
National Unity
National Restaurant Association
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