More thatn 50 percent of people have alread retured their form, but the government is looking to boost that nuber with a series of rallies across the country.

The census results are used to allocate federal funds and congressional seats. Hispanics have shunned the count in the past, but are now targeted in adverty to ensure they respond. This week several regions are being urged to step up their response. This includes the five states with higher shares of minorities indeigenious populations that ranked at the bottom. The states such as Louisiana, Texas, Alaska, and New York. www.bls.gov.com

NFL Overtime Rule Change

NFL New Overtime Rule

Both teams must have the opportunity to possess the ball once during the extra period, unless the team that receives the opening kickoff scores a touchdown on its initial possession, in which case it is the winner.

If the team that possesses the ball first scores a field goal on its initial possession, the other team shall have the opportunity to possess the ball. If that team scores a touchdown on its possession, it is the winner. If the score is tied after both teams have a possession, the team next scoring by any method shall be the winner.

If the score is tied at the end of a 15-minute overtime period, or if the overtime period's] initial possession has not ended, another overtime period will begin, and play will continue until a score is made, regardless of how many 15-minute periods are necessary.

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African American Military Museum

African American Military History Museum

The African American Military History Museum is located in Hattiesburg, Ms. The museum was established in 1942 and dedicated to African American soldiers. It displays exhibits that reflect the major military contributions and actions of African Americans. Some of these heroes are from Hattiesburg, Ms as well. The museum has a variety of exhibits that includes the all of the major wars fought in American history. The first exhibit is the lobby that displays the history of the exhibit. The African American Military History Museum was first the World War II Recreational Building. It has an up close and personal view of World War II private Henry Johnson. World War II highlights Hattiesburg’s own Ruth Baily and the first African American pilots in military history. The museum exhibits also highlights desegregation in the the armed forces. President Harry S. Truman issued Order 9981 established equality in the military. Special features of the museum are the Hattiesburg Hall of Honor that recognizes the contributions of the African American soldiers in Hattiesburg. The museum is now listed on the national registry of historic places and Mississippi Landmarks. There are hundreds of artifacts and pictures in the museum. The museum is associated with the USO club as a home for soldiers stationed at Camp Shelby. The exhibits display the courage and bravery of the African American soldiers that served in some of the greatest wars in international history. The museum is open from 10-4 from Tuesday to Saturday. The address is 305 E. 6^th Street in down town Hattiesburg. www.hattiesburguso.com