Policy · 117th Congress
2020 census undercounted Black people, Latinos, Native Americans
In 2010, the agency missed about 1.5 percent of that population, less than 1 percent in 2000, and almost 5 percent in 1990.
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Policy · 117th Congress
Pandemic year pushed Census to rely on records for count
“The timing of the pandemic was about as inconvenient as you could think of for a Census Day of April 1,” he said.
Policy · 117th Congress
Census Bureau on inaugural clock after missing deadline
Those internal documents said the agency identified problems with close to 1 million records, which could result in missing or double-counting tens of thousands of people.
Policy · 116th Congress
Facing pressure, Census Bureau says it will clarify roles of two political appointees
[jwp-video n=”1″] Those concerns were echoed by statements from the American Economic Association, which said the appointment “raises questions” about the agency’s adherence to professional
Video · 116th Congress
If you’re not counted you’re not represented: Census 101
How many people will be living in the United States on April 1, 2020? The answer to that question will determine how many lawmakers each state gets and where government funding gets sent.
Congress · 116th Congress
More diverse Pennsylvania and Florida districts might shape 2020 politics
[jwp-video n=”1″] Democratic Rep. Conor Lamb, who represents an area in western Pennsylvania that’s actually grown since 2010, tried to sell the lack of growth as a positive.
Congress · 116th Congress
Missouri lawmaker seeks probe of GOP’s census look-alike mailings
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Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats to continue census probe
[jwp-video n=”1″] Speaking to reporters after the decision, Cummings noted that the Supreme Court did not specifically bar the question but sent it back to a lower court.
Video · 115th Congress
Here Are the Top Upcoming Supreme Court Cases as Kavanaugh Takes His Seat on the Bench
By Todd Ruger and Thomas McKinless [jwp-video n=”1″] Justice Brett Kavanaugh has taken his seat on the Supreme Court following a long and contentious confirmation battle.