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The Future of Producing Social and Economic Statistical Information, Part I

Posted on September 8, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves The Census Bureau produces a vast array of statistical information used by governments and businesses to inform decisions that affect everyone’s lives. It designs the surveys, collects the data, processes the completed questionnaires, and produces … Continue reading →

Posted in Measuring America | 7 Comments

New Evaluations of the 2010 Census

Posted on August 26, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves We held a press conference to review latest updates on evaluating the 2010 Census. As usual we separated our remarks into process indicators (how well the data collection went), from comparisons of different ways to … Continue reading →

Posted in Measuring America | Tagged 2010 Census, Medicare | 1 Comment

Women at Work

Posted on August 12, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves I presented a set of findings from Census Bureau programs on CSPAN today. Collectively, they provide interesting insights into gender roles and the place of women in the economy. They are based on supplements to … Continue reading →

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Rural and Suburban America: When One Definition is not Enough

Posted on August 2, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves Last week I was pleased to speak to the Rural Philanthropy Conference. They are a set of private and community foundations that identify problems and issues facing rural America and seek to improve the areas … Continue reading →

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Using Census Bureau Technology to Help

Posted on July 28, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves The Census Bureau is at its best when it develops new techniques and technology to improve its own processes. Whenever we see a good opportunity to share the techniques, we do. The U.S. Census Bureau … Continue reading →

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