directly ahead, the census bureau says 43 million americans live in poverty. bristol palin on jay leno saying something pretty shocking. the reports, after those messages. my doctor told me calcium is besabsorbed in small continuous amounts. only one calcium supplement does that in one daily dose. new citracal slow release... continuously releases calcium plus d for the efficient absorption my body needs. citracal. for the efficient absorption my body needs. but now i see the splash., ♪ i wanted love, i needed love ♪ ♪ most of all, most of all... ♪ of these abandoned racetracks in america today. automotiveerformance is gone. and all we have left are fallen leaves and broken dreams. oh. wait a second. that is a dodge durango. looks like american performance is doing just fine. ♪ carry on. ♪ >> bill: personal story segment tonight. the census bureau reports that 43 million americans currently living in poverty. but the conservative heritage foundation says that many poor american families have lots of stuff. here now to analyze fox business anchor lou dobbs. all

census bureau indicates whites on average have 20 times the net worth of african-americans. 18 times of hispanics. one census bureau chief says where net worth is concerned whites and minors are back to a 1960s era. two societies, separate and equal. wow. gerri willis is here. what is with this new study? >> i want to show you more numbers. median wealth of u.s. households comparing white hispanics and black. starting with white: >> let's look at households with 0 or negative net wore: >> there is this huge and widening gap. >> shepard: why? >> white households more likely to hold stocks, 401(k)'s, you name it. they are older, tend to own more than hispanic households. the housing market, hispanics got hit more because they bought houses. california, florida, nevada, arizona they got creamed by 2009. get this the '05 median net worth for hispanic household, four years earlier than the numbers we've been talking about, 18,000 and change they lost 66% of their net worth in four years because of what happened in the housing market. >> shepard: how do you climb out of that? >> it is toug

the census bureau and others consider them two different metropolitan areas. so that does not really make too much difference, but it is interesting to look at it, and i think we do have to consider it one region, but they certainly are distinct areas. secondly, i want to thank elizabeth for a very excellent report, answering questions i raised about the van ness special use district and hospital charity care information. as our discussion continues discussion continuescal pacific and on housing issues, it is important to have the facts first and make decisions second. she has provided us and the commission was some really interesting and important answers to with the van ness plan is, with a special use district is, and a history of all the different entitlements and developments that occurred and the relationship to the housing requirement. certainly, it is pointed out that there was one instance where hotel was demolished and was replaced by housing. there have been no instances where anything has been demolished and replaced by large institutional use. i t

this represents the planning department in its role as the local data affiliate and the census bureau. we were directly to the department of finance, to make certain that these numbers are accurate, and today, the information and analysis group will talk about changes, for the socio-economic variables, focused on the 2009-2005 community survey, where available. we have the 2010 census data. where we live in san francisco and how much that we turn, and how we get to work. what kind of housing we live in. what kind of housing that we need. and why these numbers matter. these other basic blocks that inform planning. the summaries that you will soon hear with planning, not just planning in the planning department but also the other city agencies that plan for the city services and programs, for the schools and facilities, fire protection and water and sewer, for the transportation infrastructure, and the other service provisions. we evaluate planning policy and regulations. and we have the direct and indirect results of the land-use commission. we also have trends and issues in housing an

according to bureau census in 2009, 14.3% of all people in america live in poverty. that represents some 43.5 million people, 10 million more than the entire population of canada. 35 million more are children. what does it mean concretely to be poor? poverty can have many meetings. the poor are not monolithic. most are impoverished only internationally, but then there are the hard-core porn, the truly disadvantaged, who remain mired beneath the poverty line for long stretches of time. regardless of whether they are short-term or long-term inmates of poverty, however, they face perilous, painful, and worst of all, crippling circumstances. among the consolation of things poverty may mean are the following -- being dependent upon financial institutions such as payday loan outlets that charge absurdities it to service those unable to afford bank accounts. living in housing that, with its mold, mice droppings, roaches, and nearby toxic dumps exacerbates your children's asthma. being unable to pay an ambulance or emergency room bill and having one's credit down graded on a

the census bureau spent $600 million on a device that never worked, there was no penalty for the company that did it. we paid it anyhow. it was a cost-plus contract. and the reason it never worked is because we had requirement creep all the way through. we don't have any grownups making the purchases for this country. nobody with experience. so we're doing the wrong things at the wrong time. what we need to be doing is the right things at the right time for the right reason considering that we make sure we take care of those that need us to take care of them and then we demand participation of everybody else. we need to cap the total number of federal employees. not because we want to but because we don't have any other choice. and we don't have to let anybody go. just through attrition, we can downsize the federal government. we waste $15 billion every five years on managing properties in this country that we own that -- that -- they're vacant, and yet we're spending that money on them. but we can't get a real property bill through. how -- how -- how valuable to us is $15 billion? we've

but "the los angeles times" analyzed census bureau figures and found that in california the traditionaly now makes up only 23.4% of all households. the others are part of a fast-growing variety of single-parent families, married couples with no children, unmarried couples with children, same-sex couples with owithout children and so on. many organizations are tring to preserve and strengthen traditional heterosexual marriages, among them, as saul gonzalez found, the federal government. does that support violate separation of church and state? and does so-called marriage education really work? >> every year, more than 2 million couples marry in the united states. >> when is your wedding? >> august 25th. >> oh, you want to sign up here? >> sure. >> and some of those soon to be brides and grooms were here at this southern california wedding expo. as they plan their big day, it's easy to find people ready to talk about what it takes to keep a relationship strong. >> i think we definitely are working every day on our relationship, making sure that that stays steady, and then we also have our

census bureau. we have a deep background and history in the civil rights movement, being founded over 40 years ago. in 2002, we were very much involved in redistricting and we continue to have access to resources to voting rights laws as well as statewide redistricting that is currently happening. on a personal level, what i would bring to the task force is insuring it is an inclusive process and my leadership is founded to the values of integrity and fairness. i have also demonstrated that i'm a collaborator, willing and open to working with communities of all of san francisco. i am particularly -- i was struck with the article that we are seeing families leave san francisco. that is very much a concern for me. that is what i would bring to the task force, not only looking at the past and present of san francisco, but how key this redistricting task force will play in the future of san francisco. supervisor elsbernd: you have access to a lot of information -- i think you said access to legal theory

the study which used data from the census bureau found that about one quarter of all hispanic and african-american households own nothing but a car. >>> feeling the heat like never before. next at 5:00, why the blistering heat wave across the country is expected to raise prices on a lot of things. staples that we buy at the grocery store. >>> and legalize it? how marijuana advocates are renewing the push to make their drug of choice legal. >>> and look carefully. it was a dream wedding, but you couldn't really tell. a soldier's wife finds a way to tie the knot even without being in the same country as her husband. >>> and good afternoon, i'm chief meteorologist jeff ranieri live in berkeley where the kites are so large you can actually stand up inside. we'll tell you about an event you don't want to miss this weekend. [ male announcer ] brace yourself for the big, bold taste of a subway® bbq pulled pork sub. tender, succulent slow-cooked pork with sweet and smoky barbecue sauce, all on freshly baked bread. subway. eat fresh®. montrose, california. in here, anarchy meets order. working with at&t, d

. >> reporter: the census bureau says it has the fastest growing boomer population in the u.s.nd it's a long way from your grandparents' retirement -- a big part of the draw for these boomers, the music scene. ♪ >> we have more fans now than we did when i was 20. but they generally have grandchildren, great grandchildren. >> reporter: most critical, says the mayor -- >> low cost of living. >> reporter: not to mention, no state income tax and housing that's 15% below the national average. austin offers intellectual stimulation -- something 4 out of 10 boomers say they want. and the university of texas is actively courting boomers. >> we take three six-week terms every single year. >> reporter: do you feel like you're back in college? >> well, without the pressure. >> reporter: austin isn't alone. in 1960, the top three states with the most explosive growth among retirees -- arizona, florida, nevada. today look which cities are luring them in -- raleigh, boise and colorado springs. so let's review. they want affordability, a chance to keep learning, and a little something for the

more than 43 americans live in poverty according to the latest figures from the census bureau. as of june, more than 14 million were unemployed. some college students armed with cameras are traveling across america to document the faces of poverty. i spoke with amanda james and shelby bryant who shared compelling stories and images. >> what have you learned? shelby? >> honestly the thing that i've learned, the thing that i'm taking away prosecute this most is that the story is that of struggle. actually have a light lining around them. everything has a fire basically. everyone that we're meeting has a positive outlook. >> the stories we found of struggle have so much strength. that's been one of the things that's been eye opening for both of us. >> absolutely. >> when we were in baltimore, it was the first day of our trip. and we met women who were single moms living one of the more rough areas of baltimore in the neighborhood of druid heights. one of the women we're interviewing invited us back to her neighborhood. >> when is the last time you heard about like someone you know

directly ahead, the census bureau says 43 million americans live in poverty. bristol palin on jay leno bristol palin on jay leno saying something pretty you could save a bundle with geico's multi-policy discount. geico, saving people money on more than just car insurance. ♪ geico, saving people money on more than just car insurance. of these abandoned racetracks in america today. automotiveerformance is gone. and all we have left are fallen leaves and broken dreams. oh. wait a second. that is a dodge durango. looks like american performance is doing just fine. ♪ carry on. ♪ >> to think about these conveniences enjoyed by the people we give great care and consideration. that is, the poor. but those who still think that back to when we were younger, who didn't have a television set, we report, we didn't get a television set until i was in high school. we didn't feel like we missed a lot at this point. they didn't have cable then. but it's interesting to see what a middle class family then and now... what i think this is all about is the underground check. a lot

these numbers from "the wall street journal" and the census bureau.ut taxes, eight years in office, 3 million job ps. so if raising taxes automatically ir refutably kills jobs as your side is saying, how did bill clinton raise taxes and create those 23 million jobs? >> brooke, we had a good economic environment during the clinton administration. we do not have that today. what we have is a business community that's overtaxed and overregulated. we have the highest corporate tax rate in the world. every single other country in the world are lowering their corporate tax rate. >> will your side compromise on taxes at all? >> well, i don't see that we can or will for the simple reason that it's going to tax away jobs. and it's going to hurt our economy. and it's absolutely adverse to the financial situation here in this country. we're in an economic emergency, brooke. and in an economic emergency, you have to do emergency procedures. i'm a doctor and i worked in an emergency room and i know those kinds of things. we have to start paying down the debt and s

the census bureau put out a report.as poor in the country and it is actually stunning. you have poor if you have got cable television, more than one tv in your apartment or home, dvd players and playstations in addition to a refrain rater and microwave ovens and so on. what does it tell us about what it means to be poor in the united states? >> i'm trying to make it in manhattan. i have a microwave and tv. i'm poor in obama nation. the poverty level has under barack obama gone p and hit an all time high. that is one of things he ledged to fix. i think it is a distorted view of poverty. >> let's let all poor people sit outside in hot weather and underneath blankets. andrea i feel for you trying to make it in manhattan. i know it is rough on you. >> it's true. >> they got tvs, what is the big deal? what do you want them to do, not have tvs? >> the point is. >> there is no point. the point is -- i was going to say racist. >> but, no, the point is this, the numbers have always been ginned up for one reason and it is to make

census bureau, more than 10 million americans are self employed.ecome business owners before graduating high school. cnn education editor introduces to us a couple in tonight's perry's principles. >> reporter: she's not your typical 18-year-old. she's met the president. rang opening bell at the new york stock exchange and started her own business, mama mi a's vegan bakery. it was served at the waldorf-astoria hotel. >> you started a vegan cookie business in high school. >> yes. summer after 10th grade. my parents became vegan after my mom contracted breast cancer. >> what do you know about business? >> just in that month of nifty. a low profit inspiring low-income students to stay in school. at their can competition last fall her bakery won the $10,000 grand prize. business man turned teacher founded the program in 1997. he was inspired after being mugged in new york city. >> if you can start teaching young people about basic if come statements, record keeping, how to do a sales call, how to save your money, i think that will have a dramatic impact

let's move on to the census bureau. put out a report, what qualifies as poor in this country?r if you have cable television, more than one tv in your apartment or your home, dvd players and play stations in addition to a refrigerator or two, microwave oven and so on. what does it tell us about being poor in the united states? >> andrea: it sounds good to me. i'm trying to make it in manhattan. i have a microwave and a tv. the poverty level under president obama gone up and hit all-time high. what does it say about the president? that is one thing he pledged to fix. it's a distorted view of poverty. >> bob: say all poor people sit outside in hot weather and underbeneath blankets. an degree qua, i feel for you to make -- andrea, i feel for you to make it in manhattan. that's rough for you. this is pick on poor people day? they have tvs. what is the big deal? you want them not to have tv? >> greg: the point is -- >> bob: there is no point. >> greg: yes, there is. bob, bob, bob. the point is that the numbers have always been gined up for one reason to make our way to idea of redis

and in case you forgot, last year the census bureau also said the number of americans living in poverty15-year high. other stories tonight, wisconsin governor scott walker already signed a bill that affects the voting rights of the poor. now he's making it harder for them to vote at all. >>> and house republicans have shut down the faa because the democrats won't let them destroy union rights. thousands have already lost their jobs. the president of the world's largest flight attendant union joins me. ooked a summer vaycay. ooo. sounds pricey? nah, with the hotels.com summer sale, you can find awesome deals for places nearby. interesting... wow, i'm blown away. you look great. hotels.com summer sale, save up to 30%. and get a free kindle. hotels.com. be smart. book smart. that's how it is with alzheimer's disease. she needs help from me. and her medication. the exelon patch -- it releases medication continuously for twenty-four hours. she uses one exelon patch daily for the treatment of mild to moderate alzheimer's symptoms. [ female announcer ] it cannot change the course of the diseas

the study which used data from census bureau found one quarters of hispanic households own nothing but a car and one-third have a zero or negative net worth. >> we knew in gross numbers that the poorer people were getting poorer and rich were getting richer and now we know that's skewed by ethnic identity so minority groups, especially hispanics but even blacks and asians are being disadvantaged in terms of the wealth of the nate nation vis-a-vis whites. >> here are other numbers. ace shans saw 54% drop. african-americans saw a 53% drop. caucasians are down 16%. the report says median wealth of hispanic is at the lowest point since they started collecting data in 1984. net worth of caucasians is 20% higher than both groups making wealth ratio more lopsided than ever. they attribute that to the housing market taking a nose dive. janelle wang, "nbc bay area news." >>> charting a new course for charter schools. state lawmakers in sacramento are trying to get tough with some charter schools, pushing legislation that would improve academic performance and also meet diversity standards. a tr

and in case you forgot, last year the census bureau also said the number of americans living in povertya 15-year high. other stories tonight, wisconsin governor scott walker already signed a bill that affects the voting rights of the poor. now he's making it harder for them to vote at all. >>> and house republicans have shut down the faa because the democrats won't let them destroy union rights. thousands have already lost their jobs. the president of the world's largest flight attendant union joins me. ga instructor. if i have any soreness, i'm not going to be able to do my job. but once i take advil, i'm able to finish out strong. it really works! [ laughs ] [ male announcer ] make the switch. take action. take advil. [ male announcer ] make the switch. host: could ing to geico reon car insurance? or more host: do people use smartphones to do dumb things? man 1: send, that is the weekend. app grapgic: yeah dawg! man 2: allow me to crack...the bubbly! man 1: don't mind if i doozy. man 3: is a gentleman with a brostache invited over to this party? man 1: only if he's ready to rock! ♪ sf

he is the former chief of racial statistics at the census bureau. paul, these numbers are amazing. white house holds median wealth 20 times greater than white house holds. what is the driver of these kinds of numbers? >> we're able to look at a before and after set of snapshots from 2005 to 009. in 005 the wealth gap ratios were roughly 10 to 1. they doubled to 20 to 1. they were already big and they got even bigger. so what happened? >> the main driver of these disparate impacts was the housing market. blacks and hispanics have fewer financial assets. wealth is a combination of all your assets-- your home, your car, your 401(k), your stocks if you have them-- minus all your debts-- your mortgage, your car loan, your student loan, your credit card. the financial port polio of blacks and hispanics are much more dependent on their housing wealth than on anything else. when the housing market tanked as it started to in 2006 it disproportionately impacted blacks and hispanics. on top of that there was a regional impact. the housing market rose higher and fell more steeply in certain se

the census bureau spe $600 million a device that never worked, there was no penalty for the company tt did it. we paid it anyhow. it was a cost-plus contract. and the reason it never worked is because we had requirement creep all the way through. we don't have any grownups making the purchases for this country. nobody with experience. so we're doing the wrong things at the wrong time. what we need to be doing is the right things at the right time for the right reason considering that we make sure we take care of those that need us to take care of them and then we demand participation of everybody else. we need to cap the total number of federal employees. not because we want to but because we don't have any other choice. and we don't have to let anybody go. just through attrition, we can downsize the federal government. we waste $15 billion every five years on managing properties in this country that we own that -- that -- they're vacant,nd yet we're spending that money on them. but we can't get a real property bill through. how -- how -- how valuable to us is $15 billion? we've got to

. >> reporter: the census bureau says it has the fastest-growing boomer population in the u.s.ur grandparents' retirement. a big part of the draw for these boomers, the music scene. >> we have more fans now than we did when i was, you know, 20. but they ge grandchildren or great grandchildren. >> reporter: and most critical, says the mayor -- >> low cost of living. >> reporter: not to mention no state income tax and housing 15% below the national average. austin also offers intellectual stimulation. something 4 of 10 boomers say they want. and the university of texas is actively courting them. >> we take three six-week terms every single year. >> do you feel like you're back in college? >> well, without the pressure. >> reporter: austin isn't alone. in 1960, the top three states with the most explosive growth among retirees -- arizona, florida, nevada. today, look which cities are luring them in. raleigh, boise, colorado springs. so let's review. they want affordability, a chance to keep learning, and a little something for the soul. ♪ >> reporter: guess who else wants all that

at the start, the fdic partnered with the census bureau on the first national survey ever undertaken by the census on who does not have a bank in the united states, just to get a handle on the issue. the findings of the survey were revealing. it found that about 7% of u.s. households have no relationship with an insured financial institution. nearly another 18% have an account but utilize high-cost non-bank providers of financial services, payday lenders and check catchers. the survey found that about a quarter of u.s. households can be defined as un-banked or under-banked. it is a critical component. the consumer protection -- having an account at an insured institution is the starting point for economic citizenship, to be able to develop a credit record, bill savings, and become a -- build savings, and become a participant in the economy. it has been a priority for us. we have undertaken initiatives including organizing local partnerships around the country with financial institutions, community organizations, and local government leaders to develop strategies for expanding access t

they come to us from the census bureau. >> that's an interpretation that i think is faulty because yeah it was also the first republican congress in over 40 years and they actually forced a balanced budget on the president. and to his credit, he went along with it. now remember, he vetoed the welfare bill. had a lot to do with passing that bill. he vetoed it twice and then he finally agreed and passed it. and of course, that was a great incentive to the economy as well. people realize we're not just going to keep throwing money down the drain. it wasn't because he raised taxes that the economy took off. and in the case of -- >> he also did inherit a pretty tough economy himself. >> he did. there's no question about that. and so did, you know -- so did president obama, he says. but the fact of the matter is that what obama doesn't acknowledge ever is that the democrats have taken over congress two years before he became president and they started the big spending programs again. in the bush administration, he did have problems because we got into the wars in iraq and afghanistan, and i t

the number is or should be to the bureau of census in 2009, 14.3% of all persons in america lived inrty. that represents some 43.5 million people. 10 million more than the entire population of canada. 35% of the population of the american impoverished her children. what does that mean concretely to be poor? poverty can have many meanings. the poor are by no means monolithic. most impoverished only intermittently, but then there are the hard-core poor, the underclass, truly disadvantaged to remain mired beneath the poverty line for long stretches of time. regardless of whether they are short-term or long-term poverty, the poor face hairless, painful and worst of all, crippling circumstances. among the consolation of things poverty may mean are the following: been dependent upon financial institutions such as payday loan outlets, the charge of serious fees to service those unable to afford ink accounts. living in housing that with the mold is a strapping, roaches in nearby toxic dumps exacerbates your child's asthma. the man able to pay an ambulance or an emergency room bill and then h

at the start, the fdic partnered with the census bureau on the first national survey ever undertaken by the census on who does not have a bank in the united states, just to get a handle on the issue. the findings of the survey were revealing. it found that about 7% of u.s. households have no relationship with an insured financial institution. nearly another 18% have an account but utilize high-cost non-bank providers of financial services, payday lenders and check catchers. the survey found that about a quarter of u.s. households can be defined as un-banked or under-banked. it is a critical component. the consumer protection -- having an account at an insured institution is the starting point for economic citizenship, to be able to develop a credit record, bill savings, and become a -- build savings, and become a participant in the economy. it has been a priority for us. we have undertaken initiatives including organizing local partnerships around the country with financial institutions, community organizations, and local government leaders to develop strategies for expanding access t

the census bureau snt $600 million on a device that never worked, there was no penalty for the company that did it. we paid it anyhow. it was a cost-plus contract. and the reason it never worked is because we had requirement eep all the way through. we don't have any grownups making the purchases for this countr nobody with experience. so we're doing the wrong things at the wrong time. what we need to be doing is the right things at the right time for the right reason considering that we make sure we take care of those that need us to take care of them and then we demand participation of everybodylse. we need to cap the total number of federal employees. not because we want to but because we don't have any other choice. and we don't have to let anybody go. just through attrition, we can downsize the federal government. we waste $15 billion every five years on managing properties in this country that we own that -- that -- they're vacant, and yet we're spending that money on them. but we can't get a real property bill tough. w -- how -- how valuable to us is $15 billion? we've got to st

at the start, the fdic partnered with the census bureau on the first national survey ever undertaken by the census on who does not have a bank in the united states, just to get a handle on the issue. the findings of the survey were revealing. it found that about 7% of u.s. households have no relationship with an insured financial institution. nearly another 18% have an account but utilize high-cost non-bank providers of financial services, payday lenders and check catchers. the survey found that about a quarter of u.s. households can be defined as un-banked or under-banked. it is a critical component. the consumer protection -- having an account at an insured institution is the starting point for economic citizenship, to be able to develop a credit record, bill savings, and become a -- build savings, and become a participant in the economy. it has been a priority for us. we have undertaken initiatives including organizing local partnerships around the country with financial institutions, community organizations, and local government leaders to develop strategies for expanding access t

census bureau.atabase, it projects india to be the most populace nation by the year 2050. take a look at this. they are expecting that india will have 1.6 billion people by 2050, that would make china number two, by the way. i'll show you what china is expected to look like. china would be number two, would be holding steady with about 1.3 billion people. where would the u.s. be? the united states, let me show you that, the united states would grow to about 423 million people by 2050. one of the biggest gains will be number four, this one i'm sure is going to surprise you, nigeria, likely to be the fourth most pew pew his country with 402 million people. look at ethiopia, caught my attention, will be, give that to you, will grow to about 278 million people. putting it into the top ten for the first time. now, those are gainers. let's look at losers. biggest loser, russia would drop from number nine right now to number 16, declining birth rates in that country, relatively low life expectancies to bla

according to the bureau of the census, in 2009, 14.3% of all persons lived in poverty. that represents 43.5 million people. 10 million more than the entire population of canada. 35% of the population are children. what does that mean to be poor? party can have many meanings. they are by no means monolithic. most empoverished intermittently. then there are the hardcore poor, the truly disadvantaged, who remain mired beneath the poverty line for long stretches of time. regardless of whether they were short-term and long-term inmates of poverty, the poor face perilous circumstances. among the consolation of things poverty may mean are the following -- been dependent upon it financial institutions such as pay a loan allies that charge high fees to service those unable to afford bank accounts. living in housing with mold, mice, roaches, and nearby toxic dumps exacerbates your child's asthma. being unable to pay an ambulance or emergency room bill and having once credit downgraded on account of the delinquency. living in neighborhoods that are menaced by criminals, police, wh

according to the official census bureau statistics, by 2010, 17 years later, we were running a trade deficit with mexico of $66.4 billion. so a surplus in trade with mexico became a huge deficit. trade with canada also saw a widening trade deficit from $10 billion in 1993 to $28 billion in 2010, so there a deficit got bigger whereas in the case of mexico it went from surplus to a massive deficit of $66 billion with mexico. the impact of these policies is plainly seen in employment data. pennsylvania has seen a dramatic decline in manufacturing employment since nafta was implemented. losing a total of over 300,000 jobs, as i said before. with this rosy prediction for nafta in mind, a close look at the government's projections for the south korea agreement should be viewed with a great skepticism. with the international trade -- while the international trade commission predicts our bilateral trade with korea will improve, the total u.s. trade deficit is predicted to get larger. while the proponents of the agreement argue that u.s. exports to korea will increase, they are neglecting to

people need to check the census bureau. how can you say that black people are responsible for all of this welfare? we only consistent 70% of the population. host: we will leave it there. in the "wall street journal" they have their players that they feel are big in the debt ceiling trauma. individual senators have a lot of power to drum up support. here are key players to watch in the opinion of the wall street journal. on the category of republicans on the fence, they have orrin hatch of utah. and it also lists an independent from vermont . that inread more about today's "wall street journal. " new jersey, for republicans. caller: i constantly contact my representatives of the time. on november 1, i got this letter. he will be pleased to know i strongly support a public plan option and believe it is a critical component of any health care package. i called the very strong opposition. i appreciate you taking the time to express your views regarding this issue. please be assured that i will keep your views in mind. i called

department of census -- wrong, go to department of commerce, under the department of commerce, go to census bureau, and then down at the bottom of that page there's a phrase called statistical abstract. if you click on that, that gives you your snap shot for 2011. if you look at -- i think it's table number 467, it will show you the outlays that the federal government's done since 1960 up to 2010. if you look at 2004, you'll find out, you know, assuming that the $220 billion that we're collecting this year is correct, that's a total yow lay of $240 billion we're going to collect and receive. 2004, under that table, shows what you the spending was, and basically we have a surplus of about $300 billion. host: so you're not concerned about the debt limit? caller: well, the debt limit needs to stay the same. we really need to cut spending. if you go back to 2004, which is seven years ago, country wasn't, you know, going bad, except we were running a deficit. but we shouldn't run a deficit. type thank you, fred, and thanks for telling people about our web resources. the "new york times" has a story abo

census bureau, the value of imported american flags in the united states last year was $3.2 million with $2.8 million coming from china. i -- i just -- you know, when i think about -- when i think about all the production in china, i -- i often think about young workers -- and when i say young workers, i mean young workers in china -- that make things that people in the united states buy. and i just think, i got to think chinese workers, if they think about this stuff while they're doing it -- maybe they do, maybe they don't -- they must be a bit amused that they're making american flags in china, selling them to us. they must think, what kind of country is this that doesn't make its own flags? i just -- it's t just occurred to me that, mr. president, that's -- that would be amusing if it weren't -- if it weren't somewhat tragic. the congressional research service said there are at least eight all-american flag manufacturers in the united states, eight companies that can do this. this isn't a question of, you know, rare metal as that we can't get, rare earth materials we can't get enough

at the start, the fdic partnered with the census bureau on the first national survey ever undertaken by the census on who does not have a bank in the united states, just to get a handle on the issue. the findings of the survey were revealing. it found that about 7% of u.s. households have no relationship with an insured financial institution. nearly another 18% have an account but utilize high-cost non-bank providers of financial services, payday lenders and check catchers. the survey found that about a quarter of u.s. households can be defined as un-banked or under-banked. it is a critical component. the consumer protection -- having an account at an insured institution is the starting point for economic citizenship, to be able to develop a credit record, bill savings, and become a -- build savings, and become a participant in the economy. it has been a priority for us. we have undertaken initiatives including organizing local partnerships around the country with financial institutions, community organizations, and local government leaders to develop strategies for expanding access t

according to bureau of the census in 2009, 14.3% of all persons in america lived in poverty. that represents some 43.5 million people. 10 million more than the entire population of canada. 35% of the population of the american impoverished are children. what does it mean concretely to be poor? poverty can have many meanings. the poor are by no means monolithic. most stay impoverishes only intermittently, but then already the hard core poor, the underclassed, the disadvantaged, who remain mired beneath the poverty line for long stretches of time. regardless of whether they are short-term or long-term inmates of poverty, the poor face perilous, painful and worst of all crippling circumstances. among the consolation of things poverty may mean are the following. being dependent upon financial institutions such as pay dei loan outlets that charge ewe injurious fee tosser vis those unable to afford bank accounts. living in housing that, with its mold, mice droppings, roaches and nearby toxic dumps, exacerbates your child's asthma. being unable to pay an ambulance or an emergency ro

bureau is making all the efforts to compensate for that, with what they sample. >> commissioner? >> this is a very interesting report. >> i was wanting tab that because the census has the sample size relative, there are issues with margins of error. there are so many people who are 25 years old, 25 years old and older who completed high school. and we have a larger range of uncertainty with the estimate. for all of the estimates, this is good in terms of the education and that sort of thing, but this has to do with the other questions, like how many families with seven children take a bike to work. the margin of error, this shows how big the uncertainty has. the margin of error is greater than the urgency itself. they are created equal and some estimates are great. and we know which ones that these are. and we can just ignore this like we tallied, and the residents of san francisco who work in city planning. the sample was 15. so we can produce this but we know the margin of error is through the roof. we have a good idea of where to be aware of this stuff. >> thank-you. >> we have also included this in the report, or the margin of error is great, and we want to