Monthly Archives: March 2011

An Important Milestone

Posted on March 24, 2011 by census.gov
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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

Posted on March 21, 2011 by briana
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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 | 8 Comments

Debunking the Myth That the Federal Government Can’t be Efficient

Posted on March 10, 2011 by briana
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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 →

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Be Careful! Labeling a County as “Dying” is Dangerous

Posted on March 4, 2011 by briana
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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 | 3 Comments