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May 2, 2008
ATTENTION ...... Metro, Feature and Broadcast Editors:
Census report shows rapid growth in Hispanic population
A report from the U.S. Census Bureau finds that Hispanics are the fastest growing minority population. Many of the nation’s Hispanics are in the South.
Dr. Elaine Lacy of the university’s Consortium for Latino Immigration Studies is available Friday, May 2, to discuss the census report and its implication for the Palmetto State, which is experiencing one of the nation’s largest Hispanic population increases.
To arrange interviews, call Peggy Binette or Karen Petit at 803-777-5400.
ATTENTION ...... Metro, Business and Broadcast Editors:
Economist can discuss the week’s economic news
Moore School of Business economist Dr. Doug Woodward is available Friday, May 2, to wrap up this week’s economic news, including the economic stimulus checks being received by many Americans, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, sluggish growth in the economy and a national jobs report that is being released Friday.
To arrange an interview, call Peggy Binette at 803-777-5400.
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