Below is a list of articles from national and local media.
New Figure for 2010 Census: $1.6 Billion Under Budget (New York Times)
08/10/2010
The census’ official count of the American population is not ready yet, but the Census Bureau is issuing a progress report. The bureau said Tuesday, for instance, that its 2010 count would cost about $1.6 billion less than budgeted.
2010 Census: Why the count matters (The Christian Science Monitor)
06/28/2010
Census takers are a throwback to another era. They go door to door and leave behind polite reminder notes. No robocalls. No cookies planted on your Internet browser. Their shoe-leather mission is to gently coax Americans to provide information so modest it would make a marketing major laugh: Who lives here and what are their ages, genders, races, and/or ethnicities?
Census moves to final count (Evansville Courier & Press)
06/28/2010
The Census Bureau is in the final days of what it calls nonresponse follow-up — the part of the job where enumerators canvass neighborhoods in an effort to contact households that did not mail their census questionnaires.
Census Reports Less Political Backlash Than Expected (U.S. News and World Report)
04/30/2010
It's halftime in the 2010 Census, and the anticipated political backlash doesn't seem to have materialized. Seventy-two percent of households returned their forms by mail, a better-than-expected response rate. However, as census workers begin their house visits on May 1, the count's endgame success depends on whether remaining households are willing to open their doors to census takers.
Indiana near top in census reply rate (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
04/29/2010
Indiana finished among the top five states in returning 2010 census forms, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Wednesday.
Census shifting gears for home visits (USA Today)
04/22/2010
As the first phase of the 2010 Census — mailing back the forms — comes to a close, another more expensive, tedious and labor-intensive one begins: going door-to-door.
2010 Census response rate surprisingly close to 2000 rate (USA Today)
04/21/2010
The percentage of households that have mailed back their Census forms could top the 2000 response rate — a major accomplishment in the face of growing suspicion of government, swelling population and increased diversity.
1 in 3 Americans Failed to Return Census Forms (New York Times)
04/16/2010
Nearly one in three Americans failed to return their census questionnaires by Friday’s official deadline, the Census Bureau said.
Census 2010: Are you counted? (USA Today)
04/01/2010
Today is Census Day in the USA — the day that counts for counting where every American lives.
Census questions and answers (Chicago Tribune)
03/31/2010
Thursday, April 1, is National Census Day, the date by which Americans are being asked to return their census forms to the federal government.
Groves brings scholarly depth to bear in leading census, winning over critics (Washington Post)
03/31/2010
When Bob Groves was asked by President Obama to undertake the mammoth job of leading the 2010 Census, Groves paused. He was happy heading the University of Michigan's prestigious Survey Research Center…
Low response in 6 states concerns Census Bureau (Washington Post)
03/30/2010
The U.S. Census Bureau warned parts of six states on Tuesday about low response rates to the 2010 Census, with just two days left before census forms come due.
Is the Midwest More Civic Than the Rest of Us? Notes From the 2010 Census (Newsweek)
03/29/2010
If you have spent any time on the data-nerd heaven that is the 2010 Census Web site, you have noticed something funny: in the northern Midwest, right up against the Canadian border, there’s a cluster of states beating the heck out of the rest of the country in census participation rates.
Google to help track 2010 Census response rates (Washington Post)
03/24/2010
The Census Bureau and Google have teamed up to track response rates in real time.
Census gives daily tally of participation (USA Today)
03/24/2010
The Census Bureau posts daily "participation rates" on its 2010census.gov website for every state, county, city, town, township, Indian reservation and neighborhood. It partnered with Google to provide the interactive maps, which will be updated every Monday through Friday.
Farmers stress importance of returning census forms (Tribune Star)
03/18/2010
They are counting more than chickens on Indiana farms this month. The 2010 U.S. census results can affect federal funding reaching Wabash Valley farmers. As a result, top state officials were in Vigo County on Thursday to make sure rural residents take time to fill out their census forms.
Census: Help save Uncle Sam $1.5 billion (CNN Money)
03/15/2010
The Census Bureau estimated Monday that Americans could save the federal government $1.5 billion by mailing their 2010 census forms instead of waiting for a census taker to show up at the door ... Groves said it costs the government 42 cents for each pre-paid envelope when a household mails back the form. That compares with a cost of $57 to send a census taker to check on households that do not respond.
Ten things you should know about Census 2010 (Christian Science Monitor)
03/15/2010
One of the biggest and oldest surveys in America will hit mailboxes this week, and its results will inform countless decisions, from how federal funds are divvied up to how advertisers analyze their target audiences.
Budget woes fuel plea for residents to send in census forms (Washington Post)
03/09/2010
The 2010 Census will determine how more than $500 billion in federal funds is divvied up each year, according to a new study that adds urgency to cash-strapped jurisdictions pushing residents to mail in their census questionnaires later this month.
By the dollar: The census and federal spending in 2008 (Washington Post)
03/09/2010
These numbers, provided by the Brookings Institution, show the total amount of money allotted to each state based on census data and the money spent per person in each state, as well as how each state ranks in comparison.
Laid-off professionals line up for part-time census jobs (Washington Post)
03/08/2010
For Susan Williams, the road to working as a serial temp for the U.S. Census Bureau ran through law school and a recession that has stalled many a professional career.
Households get heads-up about 2010 Census (UPI)
03/08/2010
An estimated 120 million U.S. households will receive a notice this week that their 2010 census forms are about to arrive, census officials said.
On the Importance of Being Counted (New York Times)
03/07/2010
In mid-March, the Census Bureau will mail census forms to the nation’s 134 million households. With 10 questions, the form is one of the shortest in the history of the decennial count, dating back to 1790. But will people fill it out and mail it back? They should.
Some cities want to claim inmates on census (Northwest Indiana Times)
03/07/2010
For years, Gary Mayor Rudy Clay shunned the Steel City's reputation for being a hotbed of crime. But Clay recently said he'd like to count prison inmates -- who live in jails elsewhere but list Gary as their hometown -- as city residents for purposes of the 2010 census.
Counting on the census (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
03/07/2010
For the 23rd time in history, U.S. citizens and non-citizens are about to be counted. It happens every 10 years, and if you haven't received your census questionnaire yet, you will soon.
U.S. Faces Uphill Battle to Promote Census (Wall Street Journal)
03/01/2010
As the U.S. Census Bureau kicks off its 2010 count Monday, its publicity effort is under attack from lawmakers and marketing experts who say it has failed to persuade reluctant minorities to fill out and return their questionnaires.
Five myths about the 2010 Census and the U.S. population (Washington Post)
02/14/2010
Every 10 years, we have to count people. At least that's what Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution says. It doesn't sound too complicated. But it is.
Managing the 2010 Census and planning for 2020 (Washington Post)
02/08/2010
The 2010 decennial census is just getting underway, but Daniel Weinberg is already thinking about 2020 and how the Internet might be used to collect the nation's population data.
Census chief tries easing immigrant fears in Texas (Northwest Indiana Times)
02/02/2010
Police cars and large white vans rumbled down the unpaved road toward the ramshackle houses, where illegal immigrants are among hundreds living in a slapdash neighborhood, or colonia, called San Carlos. U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Groves emerged from the caravan Monday with a message: You can trust us.
A tough sell? Count on it (Los Angeles Times)
02/02/2010
Census takers in L.A. will need persistence, charm and knowledge of the city's varied cultures.
Brief History: The U.S. Census (Time)
01/28/2010
It's that time of decade again. On Jan. 25, U.S. census workers began knocking on doors in Noorvik, Alaska, the first stop in an epic attempt to count everyone in America. Article 1, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution calls for an "actual Enumeration" of the population every 10 years in order to determine how many Representatives each state gets in the House.
Conducting the 2010 Census (Pew Research Center)
01/26/2010
On Jan. 21, 2010, the Pew Research Center hosted a conversation about the 2010 Decennial Census with Director of the U.S. Bureau of the Census Robert Groves and a panel of experts. Groves discussed the operational flow of the 2010 Census, design features intended to increase participation, the department's communications campaign, real-time monitoring/management, and evaluation of the quality of the census.
Should the Census Be Asking People If They Are Negro? (Time)
01/22/2010
Using the word Negro to describe a black person has largely fallen out of polite conversation — except on the U.S. Census. There, under the question "What is this person's race?" is an option that reads "Black, African Am., or Negro."
Census to launch count in Alaska village (nbc)
01/22/2010
The U.S. Census Bureau chief is heading to Alaska to formally launch the nation's 2010 count in a remote Inupiat Eskimo village, where residents are planning a huge reception of traditional dancing and a feast of caribou, moose and other subsistence foods.
2010 Census: what you need to know (Christian Science Monitor)
01/20/2010
The 2010 US Census starts soon. At stake are billions of federal dollars – and maybe your representative's job.
Poor economy sweetens pool of Census workers (USA Today)
01/19/2010
The Census Bureau is finding itself with the most highly skilled, highly educated workforce in its 220-year history — thanks in part to a struggling economy that has produced millions of people eager to work.
A Census Campaign That Speaks in Many Tongues (New York Times)
01/13/2010
A campaign to encourage participation in the 2010 census reflects many of the major changes since the last census in the population that is to be counted.
Phony BBB E-mail Spreads Fiction about 2010 Census; Get the Facts (Better Business Bureau)
01/11/2010
An e-mail which falsely claims to be from the Better Business Bureau about the upcoming 2010 Census is inaccurate and BBB is advising consumers to get the facts
A count that counts (The Economist)
01/07/2010
This year’s tally of America will help shape corporate strategy for a decade
Census publicity campaign kicks off (UPI)
01/04/2010
For those not in the know, the U.S. government began a $340 million promotional campaign for the decennial Census. The ad blitz began Monday with the debut of the Census Portrait of America Road Tour in New York's Times Square.
Latino Leaders Use Churches in Census Bid (San Jose Mercury News)
12/23/2009
Fearing that millions of illegal immigrants may not be counted in the 2010 census, Latino leaders are mobilizing a nationwide drive to urge Hispanics to participate in the survey, including an intense push this week in evangelical Christian churches.
Making Sure The 2010 Census Counts Everyone Equally (NPR)
12/20/2009
A group of black civil rights leaders, including the Reverends Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, met with Commerce Secretary Gary Locke this past week to discuss ways to improve the government's count of African Americans. In the 2000 Census, about three million blacks were not counted, while many whites were overcounted. Host Liane Hansen talks with NPR news analyst Juan Williams.
Economists See a Lift in 2010 Census (New York Times)
12/18/2009
Next year’s census will not only count people, it will also put money in millions of pockets and potentially create a well-timed economic spark. Not in more than a half-century has the United States census been conducted amid such high rates of joblessness. The 1.2 million census-taking jobs may be temporary, but they pay well, and economists say they will provide a significant lift.
Groups urge better census count of African-Americans in 2010 (CNN International)
12/17/2009
Civil rights leaders Wednesday lobbied Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and top Census Bureau officials to press for a better count of African-Americans in the 2010 census.
States have traveling residents on their Census radar (USA Today)
12/17/2009
Minnesota's efforts to count its traveling residents during the 2000 Census were modest. Barbara Ronningen, one of the state's demographers, says she gave her father, Sidney Ronningen, and other Minnesotans who went south for the winter fliers to hand out at gatherings of the state's snowbirds at annual picnics in Arizona and Florida.
Black leaders urge census to change how it counts inmates (Washington Post)
12/17/2009
A coalition of African American leaders concerned about minorities being undercounted in the 2010 Census called Wednesday for inmates at federal and state prisons to be tallied in their home communities instead of the towns where they are incarcerated.
Population shifts could boost Calif, NY in census (AP)
12/09/2009
A steady flow of new immigrants is providing a late-decade population boost to major metropolitan areas such as Chicago, Miami, New York and Los Angeles, whose states are seeking to stem declines before the 2010 census.
2010 Census recruiting for thousands of short-term jobs (Northwest Indiana Times)
12/08/2009
The U.S. Census Bureau's Chicago Regional Census Center recently announced that 45,000 people are being recruited across Indiana to work as census takers for the 2010 census between this month and June 2010. Tests for these positions -- which will pay between $12.25 and $15 an hour -- will take place through January.
2010 Census fast approaching.... (Dallas Morning News)
11/30/2009
U.S. Census Bureau director Robert Groves recently visited The Dallas Morning News to discuss the upcoming census count.
BBB warns of possible U.S. Census scams (New Albany Tribune)
11/27/2009
It’s that time of the decade again. More than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will attempt to count every person in the nation for the 2010 Census, and the first phase is under way. The Better Business Bureau is urging people to be cooperative, but also cautious when giving out information.
2010 Census Will Count Same-Sex Couples (National Public Radio)
11/25/2009
Next year, for the first time, the United States census will count same-sex couples who identify themselves as spouses. Previously these people were identified as unmarried partners.
Census Turns to Kids for Help (Wall Street Journal)
11/17/2009
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting a new set of volunteers: kids. Seeking to ensure strong participation in the decennial population count, especially in so-called hard-to-count neighborhoods, the bureau has decided children are key.
2010 U.S. Census Survey Could Paint New Portrait of America (ABC News)
11/16/2009
In less than six months, households across the country will take part in a massive nationwide survey that occurs only once every decade. This spring people from the Atlantic to the Pacific will take part in the 2010 census, part of the government's effort to paint a new portrait of the country.
2010 Census needs thousands for short-term jobs (Chicago Tribune)
11/14/2009
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for thousands of people to work in temporary jobs across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
Consuls from Latin America will help with the census (Los Angeles Times)
11/11/2009
In an effort to allay any fears between the immigrant community and federal authorities, officials with the 2010 Census met with consuls of several Latin American countries to ask for support in their communities to spread the word about the importance of being counted.
Local leaders prepare for census (The Herald Bulletin)
11/09/2009
ANDERSON, Ind. — Local officials and community leaders should be gearing up for the 2010 census, as it could have a major impact on future federal funding and congressional districts, a local legislator said.
What Happens to Questionnaires (Washington Post)
10/26/2009
What will the government do with the millions of 2010 Census questionnaires once it's done counting them next year? Shred them, sell the recyclable scraps and then give the money to federal childcare facilities, according to Census Director Robert Groves.
Census sets up new interactive website (USA Today)
10/23/2009
The Census Bureau is well-known for asking questions. Now it will answer them, too. The agency's new 2010census.gov website went up this week and, when it is officially launched Monday will give people a chance to do the questioning.
Census predicts fall in response rate (USA Today)
10/19/2009
Turbulent political and economic times roiling the nation are expected to diminish initial participation by households in next year's Census despite a $326 million marketing blitz that far outspends previous Census campaigns.
Census maps out strategy to count hardest-to-get residents (USA Today)
10/19/2009
Which U.S. residents are more likely to do their civic duty and fill out Census forms that are due to land in mailboxes next spring? Count on folks from the upper Midwest more than those who live along the coasts.
How to Waste Money and Ruin the Census (New York Times)
10/19/2009
With the start of the 2010 census just a few months away, Senator David Vitter, a Republican of Louisiana, wants to cut off financing for the count unless the survey includes a question asking if the respondent is a United States citizen. Aides say he plans to submit an amendment to the census appropriation bill soon.
Senators Try to Exclude Illegal Aliens from Census (USA Today)
10/13/2009
A controversial amendment that would require the Census Bureau to ask for the first time whether people are in the USA illegally is headed for a Senate vote
Cities Lag in Prep for Census (CBS News)
10/12/2009
AP) With the 2010 census looming, major U.S. cities whose residents are at high risk of being missed are struggling with a shortage of money and manpower to prepare for an accurate count.
Census nears (Evansville Courier & Press)
10/04/2009
As 2010 approaches, it becomes evermore important for citizens of the Tri-State to commit to filling out and returning their census forms next year. It should be a simple matter--the form takes only 10 minutes to complete and the law dictates individual privacy. But some among us simply do not trust government and hence, choose not to participate. That's unfortunate because the information is valuable to your community in terms of representation in the very government they do not trust, and in terms of economic development.
2010 Census kicks off with Windows Mobile (WindowsForDevices.com)
07/06/2009
The first stage of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way, thanks to approximately 140,000 workers who've gone into the field wielding HTC-manufactured Windows Mobile devices. The operation was highlighted last week by Sprint, which announced its selection as the Census' exclusive wireless data provider.
Acorn Role in Census Challenged (Wall Street Journal)
06/29/2009
Some Republican members of Congress want the U.S. Census Bureau to end a 2010 Census partnership with Acorn, the community organizing group that was hit by accusations of voter-registration fraud in the 2006 and 2008 elections.
WASHINGTON (NNPA) - For years there have been charges that African Americans are under-represented in the U. S. Census counts conducted once every decade. It’s very possible that some African- Americans or Spanish speaking persons were under-counted in previous Census because there may have been some belief that making face-time with the government was not in their best interests,’’ acknowledges Arnold Jackson, chief operating officer for the decennial Census.
Poor response rate for 2010 U.S. Census could cost Terre Haute (Tribune Star)
05/16/2009
A “none-of-your-bleepin’-business” attitude toward the 2010 U.S. Census could cost Terre Haute dearly. The city could drop on the priority list for state and federal projects if the local population is undercounted. Businesses looking for a new store location might bypass Terre Haute for a place with stronger growth. Indiana could lose a congressional seat, just as it did as a result of the 2000 Census.
Hispanic groups call for Census boycott (USA Today)
04/15/2009
Some Hispanic advocacy groups are calling for illegal immigrants to boycott the 2010 Census unless immigration laws are changed. The move puts them at odds with leading immigrant rights advocates and creates another hurdle in the Census Bureau's quest to count everyone in the USA.
A Champion for the Census? (New York Times)
03/30/2009
Confirmed by the Senate last week, Gary Locke, the new commerce secretary, is off to a good start. For his first official act, he attended a Census 2010 kick-off rally in the capital on Monday morning, after taking a red eye from his home state of Washington.
Recession Adds To Hurdles Facing U.S. Census (NPR)
03/25/2009
A year from now, the U.S. will conduct its decennial population count. The findings are used to re-apportion congressional districts, disburse federal funding — even decide where new traffic lights go. But the economic crisis threatens to make this daunting task even harder. There is special concern about minority groups, which are traditionally hard to count.
Economy May Test Census (Washington Post)
03/20/2009
The faltering U.S. economy is causing concern about the ability of the 2010 census to get a full and accurate count of the U.S. population, according to Census Bureau officials and experts. The increase in home foreclosures and the rising jobless rate mean more Americans are moving out of their homes and into shelters or other locations where they may be harder for census workers to find.
How census stimulates the economy (CNN Money.com)
03/11/2009
What do you call a federal program that's pumping billions into the economy and creating more than a million jobs? Census 2010.
Census Bureau Testimony on Progress toward Census 2010
03/05/2009
Status Update Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archive, U.S. House of Representatives
Rescue the Census (New York Times)
12/04/2008
Congressional investigators recently outlined 13 issues for President-elect Barack Obama to focus on without delay. Most are obvious, such as military readiness, homeland security, financial regulation and Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The 2010 census also made it onto the urgent 13. It deserves to be there.
Census Reaches for Accurate Count of Immigrants in 2010 (New America Media)
05/30/2008
The U.S. Census is reaching out to members of Congress and community leaders to find new ways of getting accurate counts of immigrant communities in the 2010 census.
Census Plan Doesn`t Add Up (eWeek)
04/14/2008
A failed handheld initiative points to bigger tech problems in government.
Harris Corp.'s Census Bureau deal keeps growing (Orlando Sentinel)
04/08/2008
However, use of a hand-held PC developed by the Melbourne-based high-tech firm will be scaled back. Harris Corp. 's lucrative contract with the U.S. Census Bureau could more than double in value to $1.3 billion, even though the agency has shelved plans to use Harris' hand-held computers during the door-to-door portion of its 2010 head count, the company said Monday.
Census 2010: Rock, Paper, Scissors (E-Commerce Times)
04/07/2008
When the Census Bureau sends out its legions of employees to count American heads two years hence, the roughly 140,000 address canvassers and 580,000 enumerators won't be armed with custom-built handheld computers. Instead, Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez told a House panel on Friday, the government agency will use a paper-based system.
Census to scrap handheld computers for 2010 count (NextGov.com)
04/03/2008
The Census Bureau will tell a House panel today that it will drop plans to use handheld computers to help count Americans for the 2010 census, contributing to the increase in cost for the decennial census by as much as $3 billion, according to testimony the Commerce Department secretary plans to give this afternoon.
Thank you for the opportunity to come before you today to discuss the Census Bureau and the status of the 2010 Census. The goals of the Department of Commerce are far reaching, from increasing American competitiveness to growing American exports and protecting America’s environment. Measuring American life is also a significant ongoing goal, which comes into sharper focus every 10 years with the decennial census.
Census to call it like it sees it in 2010
03/31/2008
For displaced residents planning on moving back to Louisiana, the Census Bureau has a suggestion.
2010 high-tech census at 'high risk' (USA Today)
03/25/2008
Big worries for the nation's first high-tech census should have been obvious when the door-to-door headcounters couldn't figure out their fancy new handheld computers.
Billion-dollar IT failure at Census Bureau (Zdnet.com)
03/20/2008
The US Census Bureau faces cost overruns up to $2 billion on an IT initiative replacing paper-based data collection methods with specialized handheld devices for the upcoming 2010 census. The Bureau has not implemented longstanding Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommendations and may therefore be forced to scrap the program.
Let’s ensure precision (Las Vegas Sun)
03/10/2008
Government auditors told Congress last week that the accuracy of the 2010 census could be in peril because the U.S. Census Bureau has not corrected some long-standing problems and has eliminated some of its precensus work.
High-tech gadget's failure puts 2010 census at risk (The Seattle Times)
03/08/2008
WASHINGTON - The 2010 census is already in trouble. The handheld mobile computers that are supposed to replace the pens and paper long used by census takers aren't working properly, and delays could send the cost from $600 million to as much as $2 billion.
Census Bureau's paperless census may end up in wastebasket (ComputerWorld)
03/06/2008
The Government Accountability Office on Wednesday said the U.S. Census plan to create a "virtually paperless" counting process is at "high risk," meaning it now joins a GAO dishonor roll of government IT projects in trouble for mismanagement and waste.
It looks like the latest smartphone-on-steroids, teeming with everything from GPS and wireless to a touchscreen and a stylus. Throw in an SD memory slot, fingerprint authentication and Windows Mobile 5.0, and you’ve got a powerful, easy-to-use PDA in your hands.
Budget hurdles threaten 2010 census (FCW)
10/16/2007
The Census Bureau’s funding shortfall forced it to cancel 11 dress rehearsal programs and likely will delay the testing of its handheld devices and data transmission system.
Officials Won’t Delay Raids on Immigrants for Census (The New York Times)
08/24/2007
In contrast to the months before and after the 2000 census was conducted, federal officials say they will not suspend raids on illegal immigrants during the population count in 2010.
Census Bureau Takes Stock of Its Handhelds (ComputerWorld)
05/14/2007
About 1,400 U.S. Census Bureau workers carrying wireless handhelds began fanning out across Fayetteville, N.C., and Stockton, Calif., last week in a dress rehearsal to see how the devices will be used during the 2010 census.
Some displeased by fewer questions on 2010 Census form (USA Today)
04/29/2007
The 2010 Census won't begin for another three years, but advocacy groups already are jockeying to have issues they care about included in the questionnaire that will be sent to every American household.
Census 2010 Plays Six Not-So-Easy Questions (The Wall Street Journal)
02/23/2007
Who knew that asking people their age, gender and how they're related to the folks they live with could be so complicated?
Census Bureau to go high-tech (USA Today)
01/31/2007
CHICAGO (AP) - In the upcoming 2010 census, the Census Bureau for the first time will equip its temporary workforce of 500,000 people with handheld computers made by Harris, to help them make a more precise count of more than 300 million people living in the 50 states and Puerto Rico.
Census Bureau still counting on handhelds for 2010 tally (ComputerWorld)
01/05/2007
The U.S. Census Bureau's planned $600 million rollout of handheld computers is scheduled to start in May, when the agency expects to deploy 1,400 devices for use in updating addresses in preparation for the 2010 census.
Top 2 Census Officials Resign (The Washington Post)
11/15/2006
The two highest-ranking officials in the U.S. Census Bureau quit yesterday, putting management of the agency in flux as preparations for the next census enter a critical phase.
Census Bureau Fears Budget Fallout (The Washington Post)
07/15/2006
The Census Bureau's preparations for the 2010 national head count would be dangerously weakened by cuts in House and Senate funding bills to the president's proposed budget, agency officials and their supporters said yesterday.
Q&A: Census Bureau exec describes handheld plan for 2010 (ComputerWorld)
04/06/2006
The U.S. Census Bureau signed a contract this week with Harris Corp. for a $600 million project to automate data collection in the 2010 census (see "Census Bureau to deploy a half-million wireless handhelds"). About 500,000 customized pocket-size computers from High Tech Computer Corp. in Taiwan will be deployed to census takers who go door to door.