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Population News Wednesday February 27th 2008



Spay Day USA: Planned Pethood Plus Holds Spay/Neuter ClinicSpay Day USA: Planned Pethood Plus Holds Spay/Neuter Clinic
(KKCO Grand Junction: Wed, 27 Feb) In a nationwide attempt to battle the overpopulation of dogs and cats, a local clinic is taking part in Spay Day USA.


Abu Dhabi to launch electronic claimsAbu Dhabi to launch electronic claims
(AME Info: Sun, 24 Feb) The Health Authority Abu Dhabi will soon share medical records with primary care facilities, hospitals, and health insurance companies, reported Gulf News. The move is aimed at easing confusion caused by the significant population growth taking place in the capital.


Memorial Hospital considers golf course for new facilityMemorial Hospital considers golf course for new facility
(The York Dispatch: Tue, 26 Feb) Memorial Hospital officials have identified a potential location for a replacement hospital -- a 120-acre site in West Manchester Township.



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Bill Would Offer Grants to Rural CommunitiesBill Would Offer Grants to Rural Communities
(KOLN Lincoln: Wed, 20 Feb) Communities struggling with population growth would get some promotional help under a bill (LB609) that got second-round approval Wednesday.


America In 2050: More HispanicsAmerica In 2050: More Hispanics
(Hispania News: Sun, 24 Feb) By the year 2050, 29 percent of the population will be Hispanic, nearly 1 in 5 Americans will be foreign-born, and non-Hispanic whites will become a minority, accounting for only 47 percent of the population, according to a report released Monday.


Lawmakers face choices because of prisoner growthLawmakers face choices because of prisoner growth
(WNCT Greenville: Wed, 20 Feb) North Carolina's growing prison populationmay force state lawmakers to spend more money to expand prisons. The latest projections from the Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission show population growth has cooled, but not enough to avoid the need for new construction.


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