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US census forms arrive in the mail: What to expect
March 15, 2010 8:36 AM
More than 120 million U.S. census forms begin arriving Monday in mailboxes around the country. The government's once-a-decade population count will be used to divvy up congressional seats and more than $400 billion in federal aid. Fast-growing states in the South and the West could stand to lose the most... more » -
Census campaign targets tech-savvy Hispanic youth
March 11, 2010 8:20 AM
Groups pushing for robust Hispanic participation in the 2010 census have announced a campaign to reach that hard-to-count demographic through its smart-phone-toting youngsters. The "Be Counted, Represent" campaign was announced Wednesday at a press conference in Los Angeles. It offers music downloads and a chance at concert tickets to... more » -
2010 Colorado Census will start in rural areas first
February 18, 2010 9:20 AM
The Denver regional office of the U.S. Census Bureau will start counting soon, beginning with the rural areas first. People who receive their mail by P.O. box will find a letter soon letting them know that census takers will start visiting houses March 1 to drop off questionnaires. ... more » -
Audit finds US census preparations wasted millions
February 16, 2010 10:17 AM
A new audit finds that the Census Bureau wasted millions of dollars in preparation for its 2010 U.S. population count, including thousands of temporary employees who picked up $300 checks without performing work and others who overbilled for travel costs. Federal investigators caution the excessive charges could multiply once the... more »
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