Commerce Department rules out seeking a halt to immigration raids to improve census countOctober 1st, 2009 Halt to gov't raids not an option to boost censusWASHINGTON — With the 2010 census six months away, the Commerce Department said Thursday it won't seek a halt to immigration raids as it did in the previous census in hopes of improving participation in hard-to-count communities. In a statement, the department said it is committed to an accurate count of U.S.
New census director says he's worried economy, tensions over immigration will hurt head countSeptember 22nd, 2009 Groves urges public campaign to boost 2010 censusWASHINGTON — The head of the Census Bureau says he's worried the poor economy and tensions over immigration will deter people from participating in next year's high-stakes count. Robert Groves appeared before Congress on Tuesday for the first time since he was confirmed in July.
Citing negative publicity, Census Bureau severs partnership with ACORN in 2010 head countSeptember 11th, 2009 Census Bureau severs ties with ACORN in 2010 countWASHINGTON — The Census Bureau on Friday severed its ties with ACORN, a community organization that has been hit with Republican accusations of voter-registration fraud. "We do not come to this decision lightly," Census director Robert Groves wrote in a letter to ACORN, which was obtained by The Associated Press.
Religious statesman Zed appointed to Complete Count Committee for 2010 CensusSeptember 11th, 2009 Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has been appointed as a member of Complete Count Committee (CCC) to help guide Washoe County’s outreach and education activities regarding the 2010 Census. Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, will represent the clergy of the area in this Committee.
Herbert says Utah still 'smarting' from losing fourth House seat to North Carolina in 2000September 9th, 2009 Herbert: Utah still 'smarting' from 2000 censusSALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said Wednesday the state is still "smarting" from missing out on a fourth House seat following the 2000 census.
Green Bay Police Department hires first black officer in its 152-year historyAugust 23rd, 2009 Green Bay hires first black police officerGREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay has a black police officer for the first time in the 152-year history of its Police Department.
US Census Bureau tells Utah it can't count overseas Mormon missionaries in 2010 head countAugust 16th, 2009 US Census to Utah: Missionaries don't countSALT LAKE CITY — The U.S. Census Bureau has told Utah's elected leaders it won't count Mormon missionaries serving overseas in the nation's next head count.
Pimco hires Marc Seidner as executive vice president and portfolio managerAugust 14th, 2009 Pimco hires new portfolio managerNEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Pacific Investment Management Co.
Senate confirms Obama's nominee to lead the high-stakes 2010 census over GOP objectionsJuly 14th, 2009 Senate confirms Obama's pick to lead 2010 censusWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's nominee to be census director was approved Monday by the Senate, ending weeks of opposition from a pair of Republicans over his role in next year's high-stakes count. The voice vote confirming Robert Groves, a veteran survey researcher at the University of Michigan, came after supporters urged action so that Groves can take the helm in the final months before the headcount.
Locke urges end to GOP block on census nominee, says delays put 2010 head count at riskJune 24th, 2009 Locke urges end to GOP block on census nomineeWASHINGTON — Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on Wednesday urged Congress to immediately end a GOP block on President Barack Obama's nominee to lead the 2010 census, saying continued delays are putting the high-stakes head count at risk. Robert Groves, a veteran survey researcher with the University of Michigan, was easily approved by a Senate committee last month.
White House says Census Bureau will work to better count same-sex couples in 2010 headcountJune 19th, 2009 White House: Census to better count gay couplesSAN FRANCISCO — U.S. Census Bureau officials said Friday that married same-sex couples will be counted as such in the 2010 national tally, reversing an earlier decision made under the Bush administration.
A state breakdown of Census Bureau field employees hired between February and MayJune 4th, 2009 Recent Census hires by stateA state-by-state breakdown of Census Bureau field employee hires between Feb. 2 and May 2.
Pakistan set for sixth national censusApril 20th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan is all set for its sixth national census, the first phase of which will be conducted April 27-May 11. This phase will cover 'house listing operations', while the second and main phase covering 'population and housing census' will be conducted in October, The News said Monday, quoting the government's Statistics Division.
Obama names Gary Locke as Commerce SecretaryFebruary 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama Wednesday nominated Gary Locke, the first Chinese-American governor in US history, as Commerce Secretary.
Obama to name former Washington governor as commerce secretaryFebruary 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama is likely to name a former Washington state governor to be the commerce secretary, a media report said. Citing senior administration officials, the CNN said Monday Gary Locke, the country's first Chinese-American governor who has served two terms in Washington State from 1997 to 2005, to be designated to the key cabinet post.
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