Number of uninsured rise to 46.3 million; poverty rate hits 13.2 percent, an 11-year highWASHINGTON — The number of Americans without health insurance rose to 46.3 million last year as people began losing jobs and coverage in the current recession. The poverty rate hit 13.2 percent, an 11-year high. Number of uninsured rises to 46.3 million; poverty rate hits 13.2 percent, an 11-year highWASHINGTON — The number of Americans without health insurance rose to 46.3 million last year as people began losing jobs and coverage in the current recession. The poverty rate hit 13.2 percent, an 11-year high. Herbert says Utah still ’smarting’ from losing fourth House seat to North Carolina in 2000SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said Wednesday the state is still “smarting” from missing out on a fourth House seat following the 2000 census. Revision to long-used formula shows more Americans in poverty, particularly older peopleWASHINGTON — The poverty rate among older Americans could be nearly twice as high as the traditional 10 percent level, according to a revision of a half-century-old formula for calculating medical costs and geographic variations in the cost of living. Iraq deploys thousands more police to Syrian border as tensions build over bombing claimsBAGHDAD — Iraq has deployed thousands of reinforcements along its border with Syria to prevent insurgents from crossing the desert frontier, as the government said Friday it has provided Syria with evidence linking Iraqis there to bombings. Nearly 1 in 5 older Americans believed to be in poverty _ almost double the official rateWASHINGTON — The poverty rate among older Americans could be nearly twice as high as the traditional 10 percent level, according to a revision of a half-century-old formula for calculating medical costs and geographic variations in the cost of living. Iraq Shiite leader reaches out to rivals; government pushes back census to Oct. 2010BAGHDAD — The son of the late leader of Iraq’s largest Shiite political party acknowledged setbacks and reached out to political rivals Tuesday as he formally replaced his father at the party’s helm. Iraq reschedules nationwide census for October 2010 to give time to settle ethnic tensionsBAGHDAD — The Iraqi government has rescheduled a nationwide census for Oct. 24, 2010 after postponing the survey to allow time for ethnic and political tensions to settle. Kenya holding first national census in a decade amid outcry over ethnic group questionNAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya began its first national census in a decade Monday amid an outcry over one question that asks people to identify their ethnic group — a contentious issue in this East African nation. Census director: Forms will be hand-delivered in New Orleans to address post-Katrina worriesNEW ORLEANS — Census forms will be hand-delivered in the city of New Orleans and surrounding areas affected by the 2005 hurricanes Katrina and Rita to get the most accurate count possible following concerns that the region could lose federal representation and funding. Bombs strike market in mainly Shiite area of Baghdad, killing at least 8 peopleBAGHDAD — Bombs hidden in plastic bags near a falafel stand exploded at a market in a mainly Shiite area in Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least eight civilians and wounding 21, Iraqi officials said. It was the latest in a series of bombings targeting Shiites and minorities in the capital and northern Iraq. US Census Bureau tells Utah it can’t count overseas Mormon missionaries in 2010 head countSALT LAKE CITY — The U.S. Census Bureau has told Utah’s elected leaders it won’t count Mormon missionaries serving overseas in the nation’s next head count. Bombs strike market in mainly Shiite area of Baghdad, killing at least 8BAGHDAD — Iraqi officials say two bombs have exploded at a market in a mainly Shiite area of Baghdad, killing at least eight people and wounding 19. Iraq postpones nationwide census over fears it could provoke ethnic, sectarian tensionBAGHDAD — Iraq said Sunday it has postponed plans to hold the first census in more than two decades due to fears it could stoke ethnic and political tension. How many Americans are uninsured? a critical part of the debate over expanding coverageWASHINGTON — It’s a central goal of the president’s plan: Extending health care coverage to the millions of Americans who lack it. Question is, just how many million are uninsured? Census: Public school spending per pupil varies among states in 2007, smallest chunk from fedsHOUSTON — Per pupil spending in public schools varies widely from state to state, but the federal government contributes comparatively little to K-12 education, according to a Census report released Monday. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin wants people who plan to return counted as residents in CensusNEW ORLEANS — Mayor Ray Nagin wants hurricane-displaced people who plan to return to New Orleans counted as residents in the upcoming U.S. Census even if they live elsewhere. Census: Despite strong minority turnout, voting rate dips in 2008 as older whites stay homeWASHINGTON — For all the attention generated by Barack Obama’s candidacy, the share of eligible voters who actually cast ballots in November declined for the first time in a dozen years. The reason: Older whites with little interest in backing either Barack Obama or John McCain stayed home. Once nonexistent, number of centenarians in the world will reach nearly 6 million by 2050WASHINGTON — It’s starting to get crowded in the 100-year-olds’ club. Senate confirms Obama’s nominee to lead the high-stakes 2010 census over GOP objectionsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s nominee to be census director was approved Monday by the Senate, ending weeks of opposition from a pair of Republicans over his role in next year’s high-stakes count. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity |
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