Big Eight States

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Map of the Big Eight states
Map of the Big Eight states

The Big Eight States are generally referenced conversationally by policy wonks from inside the beltway. However, this term occasionally shows up in more general publications such as Time magazine[1] or federal program reports.[2][3][4]

The inclusion of a US state in this set is based purely on population numbers in these states. The number 8 is chosen presumably because of a statistically significant gap between these and other states with less population. However, currently, these states represent the only states with a population of 10 million or more.[5]

The Big Eight States are:

[edit] References

  1. ^ The polls of the nation's popular vote track…. Time magazine.
  2. ^ HHS OIG, Review and Adjustment of Support Orders.
  3. ^ TX DHS Quality Control Error Reduction Progress Report.
  4. ^ Big Eight Plus One States Meet in San Antonio, Child Support Report Vol. XXIII, No. 4, April 2001.
  5. ^ National and State Population Estimates.


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