Director's Blog
2018
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The Balancing Act of Producing Accurate and Confidential Statistics
December 14, 2018
Several months ago, Dr. John Abowd, our chief scientist at the Census Bureau, blogged about the need for disclosure avoidance measures and the considerations that went into our decision to implement differential privacy.
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"Counting Everyone Once, Only Once and in the Right Place"
November 05, 2018
U.S. Census Bureau staff presented to the National Advisory Committee (NAC) and gave an update on how we plan to efficiently and effectively reach hard-to-count communities.
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The 2020 Census and American Indian and Alaska Native Areas
November 01, 2018
As we gear up for the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau recognizes the unique challenges associated with conducting the census as accurately as possible in American Indian and Alaska Native areas.
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Research Sets the Stage for 2020 Census Communications
November 01, 2018
For the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau has placed a premium on outreach and communications to reach every person throughout the United States no matter where they live or what language they speak.
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"Thank You, Providence"
September 27, 2018
Last week I had the opportunity to visit Providence, Rhode Island, where the 2018 Census Test is wrapping up.
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Final Census Test Proves Successful
September 05, 2018
With less than two years away from Census Day 2020, the 2018 Census Test is proving that we are on track and well on our way for the full count — the 2020 Census.
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Innovation in Economic Measurement and the Vital Role of Collaboration
August 27, 2018
Last week I was fortunate to attend the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, which brought together policy makers, economists, members of the media and other experts.
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Improving Our Count of Young Children
July 02, 2018
By conducting the decennial census, the Census Bureau aims to count everyone living in the United States once, only once, and in the right place.
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The U.S. Census Bureau's Commitment to Confidentiality
May 07, 2018
The decision by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to add a question on citizenship status to the 2020 Census has generated a lot of discussion in the media and on Capitol Hill.
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2017 Economic Census Has Launched
May 04, 2018
On May 1, the 2017 Economic Census launched as the U.S. Census Bureau began notifying 3.7 million businesses nationwide by mail with instructions on how to complete the survey online.
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Creating Partnerships to Better Serve Our Communities
April 26, 2018
To conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census, we have to work closely with national and local leaders.
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Director's Blog: Making our Statistics Accessible, Anywhere, Anytime
April 10, 2018
The U.S. Census Bureau is proud to announce a new collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
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