Category Archives: Economy

State Pensions Suffer Huge Loss

Posted on April 28, 2011 by briana

Tweet With 3.8 million Americans employed by state governments, the welfare of the state retirement systems is a valid concern, especially given the systems’ dependence on market strength. Because of these concerns, many state governments are asking hard questions about … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Governments | Tagged 2009 Annual Survey of Public-Employee Retirement Systems, retirement, state governments, state pensions, state retirement systems | 1 Comment

U.S. Trade with Japan in 2010

Posted on April 6, 2011 by briana

Tweet By: Terri, US Census Bureau Foreign Trade Division Japan suffered a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami. While it’s too soon to know what repercussions this may have on U.S. trade, I decided to look at how Japan played a … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy | Tagged earthquake, Export, Foreign Trade Division, growth rate, import, Japan, trade | Leave a comment

Get Ready to Floss

Posted on March 9, 2011 by briana

Tweet Written by Terri, US Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division Do you remember your last visit to the dentist’s office? Dentist: I noticed a bit of plaque build-up. Have you been flossing twice a day? (awkward silence) You: Um… I … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy | Tagged imports, merchandise trade data, USA Trade Online | 5 Comments

March is Women’s History Month

Posted on March 1, 2011 by briana

Tweet The role of women in history was first commemorated in March 1978 as Women’s History Week in Sonoma County, California. Congress issued a joint resolution proclaiming a national Women’s History Week in 1981, and expanded the celebration to an … Continue reading →

Posted in Business Ownership, Economy, Income, Population | Tagged median income, Population estimates), U.S. Census Bureau, Women's History Month, women-owned businesses | 2 Comments

Black-Owned Businesses Grow at Triple the National Rate

Posted on February 8, 2011 by briana

Tweet Written by: Bill Bostic, Associate Director for Economic Programs February is Black History Month, a time when our nation celebrates the contributions of people of African-American heritage. It’s also an appropriate time to acknowledge the growing impact the black … Continue reading →