Baby bust hints at early economic downturn
The report notes a sharp drop in births just before the recession, with births rising only 0.9 percent while the population surged 3.9 percent, suggesting families reduced plans amid job cuts and housing struggles. Stephanie Ventura of the National Center for Health Statistics calls the trend speculative until further breakdowns are released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Stephanie Ventura
National Center For Health Statistics
U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Ventura
U.S
Sheriff accused of peddling pot in Illinois county
Gallatin County Sheriff Ray mond M. Martin, in office nearly 20 years, is jailed on three counts of marijuana distribution and two counts of carrying a firearm. Federal prosecutors allege he used authority to shut down rivals while a deputy testified about agents’ involvement. Neighboring sheriff Doug Maier called the case shocking and noted a contrasting side to the once low key official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Raymond M. Martin
Illinois
Gallatin County
Doug Maier
White County
Maier
Martin
Fugitive mom freed from Michigan prison
Susan LeFevre, 54, was released from Huron Valley prison near Ann Arbor after a legal probation release for her 2008 escape from the same prison and earlier 1976 escape attempt. She had been living under the name Marie Walsh in California and was arrested following a tip. Separately, the FEC dismissed a complaint over the Palin wardrobe loan, ruling party funds not used for personal expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Mich
Susan LeFevre
California
LeFevre
Huron Valley
Ann Arbor
San Diego
Marie Walsh
Michigan Parole Board
Washington
Federal Election Commission
Republican Party
Sarah Palin
Citizens For Responsibility and Ethics
FEC
Alaska
John McCain
Saks Fifth Avenue
Neiman Marcus
Palin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michigan
Ee Sellets LT
Peg. Sale
YPC
Rtigi Mele
Macy's Credit
Macy's
Lancome Free
Macys.com
Sado Ieee
Macys
Ca Wang
Kate Spade
Tommy R
Pe Eee Co Acy Easts Inc
ORIG
Macy’s
Chicago Area
Rockford
Merrillville
Binghamton & Horseheads
Toledo
Allentown
Harrisburg
York
Philadelphia
el Paso
Chesapeake
Hampton
Lynchburg
Newport News
Norfolk
Richmond
Roanoke
Virginia Beach
Peachtree Rd
Atlanta
OSHOP
National Gases
Olive St
Elyria
Bath
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!