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Don't Forget To Fill Out Your 2010 Census Form When It Arrives In March!

Feb 18

Written by: Todd Tranum
2/18/2010 9:25 PM  RssIcon

     In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico. When you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided. The information affects the numbers of seats our state occupies in the U.S. House of Representatives. And people from many walks of life use census data to advocate for causes, prevent diseases, research markets, locate pools of skilled workers and more.
     When you do the math, it's easy to see what an accurate count of residents can do for our community. Better infrastructure. More services. A brighter tomorrow for everyone. In fact, the information the census collects helps to determine how more than $400 billion dollars of federal funding each year is spent on infrastructure and services like:
• Hospitals
• Job training centers
• Schools
• Senior centers
• Bridges, tunnels and other-public works projects
• Emergency services

Participation in the Census isn't just important—it's the responsibility of every American.

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