Category Archives: About the Agency

The Data-to-Statistics Chain

Posted on August 10, 2012 by jennifer

Written by: Director Robert Groves Federal statistical agencies face a set of common problems about which I’ve blogged in the past (The Future of Producing Social and Economic Statistical Information, Part I) — declining response rates producing cost inflation, meeting … Continue reading →

And Now, for Something a Little Different . . .

Posted on June 27, 2012 by jennifer

Written by: Director Robert Groves Several posts ago, I outlined a set of thoughts (The Future of Producing Social and Economic Statistical Information, Part I, Part II, Part III) of how statistical agencies might navigate the future. How should they … Continue reading →

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Why Are Some Census Surveys Mandatory?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by jennifer

Written by: Director Robert Groves In an earlier post, I commented on the mandatory nature of some of the Census Bureau surveys. Congress has directed over time that some surveys and censuses produce such important information to the country that … Continue reading →

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A Future Without Key Social and Economic Statistics for the Country

Posted on May 11, 2012 by jennifer

Written by: Director Robert Groves Our country faces important Federal funding challenges linked to the current recession and its aftermath. On the Census Bureau’s part, we have been striving to cut administrative costs, reengineer our survey processes, and find innovative … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward, Looking Back

Posted on April 10, 2012 by jennifer

Written by: Director Robert Groves I have had the honor of directing the Census Bureau since July of 2009. As was reported today, I was offered the provost position at Georgetown University and have accepted it, with a start date … Continue reading →

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