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Monthly Archives: March 2011
An Important Milestone
Today the Census Bureau delivered the final state-level files from the 2010 Census, permitting the redistricting process that will produce 435 geographical areas of representation for the House of Representatives. As with other operations of the 2010 Census, we’re a … Continue reading
Posted in Redistricting
17 Comments
The Future of the US Advertising Industry
I just got back from speaking to the American Association of Advertising Agencies conference. Like many industry groups they are filled with conversation about challenges facing their field. Much of the early session discussion was focused on methods – how … Continue reading
Posted in Measuring America, Overview
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Debunking the Myth That the Federal Government Can’t be Efficient
We’re trying out some new ideas at the Census Bureau. The motivation for them is simple. We want to get better. Two things plague large, mature organizations: 1) Quasi-independent subunits not working together, jockeying for resources and influence; and 2) … Continue reading
Posted in Overview
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Be Careful! Labeling a County as “Dying” is Dangerous
A recent syndicated newspaper article had the title of “Census estimates show 1 in 4 US counties are dying” – an attention-getting message. It referred to estimates of the addition or decline of population in counties due to “natural increase.” … Continue reading
Posted in Census Myths, Redistricting
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