WASHINGTON -- Racial and ethnic minorities accounted for roughly 85 percent of the nation's population growth over the last decade - one of the largest shares ever - with Hispanics accounting for much of the gain in many of the states picking up new House seats.
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[Posted by Perla Parra]
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Latinos gain House Seat
Census Estimates Show Big Gains for US Minorities
WASHINGTON (AP) —
U.S. racial minorities accounted for roughly 85 percent of the nation's population growth over the last decade — one of the largest shares ever — with Hispanics accounting for much of the gain in many of the states picking up new House seats.
Mini-summary:
Following the 2010 Cenus, the United States will see a shift in the political presance of Latin Americans. As the population of latinos raises, so does the "hopefully" amount of political representation. Though many republican conservatives are said to be ready for the fight for dominance, the once minority shall awaken as a giant.
For more information:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/02/03/us/politics/AP-US-Census-2010-Population.html?scp=2&sq=mexican+americans&st=nyt
WASHINGTON (AP) —
U.S. racial minorities accounted for roughly 85 percent of the nation's population growth over the last decade — one of the largest shares ever — with Hispanics accounting for much of the gain in many of the states picking up new House seats.
Mini-summary:
Following the 2010 Cenus, the United States will see a shift in the political presance of Latin Americans. As the population of latinos raises, so does the "hopefully" amount of political representation. Though many republican conservatives are said to be ready for the fight for dominance, the once minority shall awaken as a giant.
For more information:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/02/03/us/politics/AP-US-Census-2010-Population.html?scp=2&sq=mexican+americans&st=nyt
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