As 1990's Decade Ends and 2000's Decade Begins
World Population: 6.0 billion; USA Population: 281 million; Michigan Population: 9.9 million
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National Debt: $5.7 trillion 
Average salary: $21,239
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Life Expectancy: Male, 74.6; Female, 79.9
James Blanchard and John Engler were Governors in Michigan