FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2001 Public Information Office CB01-CN.185 301-457-3691/301-457-3620 (fax) 301-457-1038 (TDD) e-mail: <2000usa@census.gov> Mark Tolbert III 301-457-3691 *** CENSUS BUREAU MEDIA ADVISORY *** Census Bureau to Announce Decision on Whether To Adjust Census 2000 Population Counts What: The Commerce Department's Census Bureau will hold a news conference to announce the decision on whether to adjust Census 2000 population data. Census Bureau Acting Director William Barron's decision will be based on the Executive Steering Committee for Accuracy and Coverage Evaluation Policy's (ESCAP) detailed report and recommendation. Who: William Barron, Census Bureau acting director; and John H. Thompson, principal associate director for programs. When: Wednesday, Oct. 17; 11 a.m. EDT Where: National Press Club 529 14th St., N.W. Holeman Lounge Washington, D.C. A live webcast of the briefing will be accessible via the Census Bureau's Web site http://www.census.gov. Viewing the webcast requires RealPlayer software, which can be downloaded for free at http://www.real.com/player/index.html?src=download.
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