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American Women, 2003
Facts and Figures about American Women's History, 2003, from the U.S. Census Bureau

12. In 2000, what percentage of mothers in the labor force had infant children?

Answer: 55%. In 1998 the figure was 59%. This marked the first significant decline in the rate since the Census Bureau began asking the question in 1976. In that year, the figure was 31%.

Source:
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2001/cb01-170.html

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13. In 2000, what percentage of mothers ages 15 to 44 who do not have infants were in the labor force?

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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