Census: Share of children in US hits record low

This is the most important reason why we need more immigrants now, not fewer. Many industries need the workers now and all will need them in a few years. - - Donna Poisl

By HOPE YEN, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Children now make up less of America's population than ever before, even with a boost from immigrant families.

And when this generation grows up, it will become a shrinking work force that will have to support the nation's expanding elderly population — even as the government strains to cut spending for health care, pensions and much else.
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