WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily Black History Month feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2: WWII MEDAL OF HONOR Profile America for the second day of Black History Month. On the list of those who have been awarded the nation's ... read more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, JANUARY 20: EYE CARE Profile America -- Friday, January 20th. Many causes are being celebrated this month, some ridiculous, some serious. In the serious category are ... read more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) What: The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a technical webinar to provide the media with a look ahead at multiple population estimates releases scheduled for the upcoming year. These are ... read more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) MONDAY, JANUARY 9: CLEAN UP YOUR COMPUTER Profile America -- Monday, January 9th. The beginning of a new year is traditionally the time for a fresh start -- ... read more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) SUNDAY, JANUARY 8: 30TH AT&T BREAKUP ANNIVERSARY Profile America -- Sunday, January 8th. The landscape of the nation's telephone service changed forever on this date 30 years ago when ... read more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Census Bureau has launched a newly redesigned home page in the first of many enhancements to Census.gov over the coming year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) The new features improve navigation and ease of use, thereby making content more accessible, comprehensible and interesting to the broadest possible audience. Some ... read more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17: DEBORAH SAMPSON Profile America -- Saturday, December 17th. Today marks the birthday in 1760 of a remarkable woman, Deborah Sampson, born in Plympton, Massachusetts as an ... read more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3: REPLACING DAMAGED HEARTS Profile America -- Saturday, December 3rd. Two pioneering efforts to save the lives of patients with terminal heart problems occurred this month in ... read more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15: DIABETES Profile America -- Tuesday, November 15th. November is set aside each year as National Diabetes Month. The goal is to make the public more aware of ... read more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11: VETERANS DAY Profile America -- Friday, November 11th. Today, the nation observes Veterans Day, and across the country, flags are flying at events honoring the men and women ... read more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Census Bureau federal employee Roger Rhoads was present at yesterday's signing of President Obama's new Executive Order to Cut Waste and Promote Efficient Spending. Rhoads was invited to participate for playing a pivotal role in a U.S. Department of Commerce initiative to make ... read more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10: MARINE CORPS ESTABLISHED Profile America -- Thursday, November 10th. Today is the anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps in 1775. The Continental Congress, meeting ... read more

Adoption Gap Remains Along Demographic Lines; Socio-Economic Status Does Not Explain the Entire Gap WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Commerce's Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today released a report, "Exploring the Digital Nation," that analyzes broadband Internet adoption in the ... read more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4: FIRST ANTIBIOTIC Profile America -- Friday, November 4th. The Nobel prizes, named in honor of Alfred Nobel, were first awarded in 1901. This year's prize winners were announced ... read more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28: DR. JONAS SALK Profile America -- Friday, October 28th. One of the heroes of American medical research was born on this date in 1914 -- Dr. Jonas Salk, who ... read more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) MONDAY, OCTOBER 24: DOG AWARDED MILITARY MEDAL Profile America -- Monday, October 24th. It may seem strange, but it really happened. On this date in 1943, the distinguished service medal was ... read more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14: FLYING RECORDS Profile America -- Friday, October 14th. Two aircraft speed records were set on this date in the past. In 1922, Lieutenant Lester Maitland in a Curtiss ... read more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13: FIRST CELL PHONES Profile America -- Thursday, October 13th. Look around and they're everywhere -- in cars, supermarkets, business meetings, and on the street. They're a boon ... read more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26: ELLEN OCHOA Profile America -- Monday, September 26th. As National Hispanic Heritage Month continues, many individuals are being recognized for their accomplishments. One of these is Ellen ... read more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) TUESDAY, AUGUST 23: FIRST COPY MACHINE Profile America -- Tuesday, August 23rd. Summer visitors from all over the country are crowding into the Smithsonian Museum of American History this summer. Among ... read more