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America on Verge of 300 Million Mark

According to the U.S. Census, Tuesday at 7:46 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, a newborn baby will be crowned the 300 millionth American. We'll talk with the 200 millionth American, and with the mayor Gilbert, Ariz., the fastest growing city in the United States.

Guests:

Martha Farnsworth Riche, director of the U.S. Census Bureau from 1994-1998; fellow at the Center for Study of the Economy and Society at Cornell University

Robert Ken Woo, Life magazine declared him the 200 millionth American

Mayor Stever Berman, mayor of Gilbert, Ariz., the fastest-growing city in the United States

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