As 2000's Decade Ends and 2010's Decade Begins
World Population: 6.9 billion; USA Population: 319 million; Michigan Population: 9.9 million
Political Environment:
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National Debt: $11.9 trillion 
Average salary: $26,530
Food prices: milk, $1.66 per half gallon, round steak $4.41 per lb.
Life Expectancy: Male, 76.3; Female, 81.1 
Michigan had 3 governors: John Engler, Jennifer Granholm and Rick Snyder