What’s controversial about the 2010 Census? Quite a lot…
What’s controversial about the 2010 Census? Quite a lot…
According to the U.S. Census, the United States will enter 2010 with a population of 308.4 million, which is probably one of the least controversial aspects of what promises to be a tricky year for the Census. From Congressional complaints about too much White House involvement to a major debate about whether or not—and how—to count illegal immigrants, the 2010 Census has become a lightning rod for political controversy. There’s a lot at stake, and aside from the obvious Congressional representation and district reapportionment, the future demographic realities of a changing United States will become evident after the Census. Will we get the count right?
Guests:
Robert Groves, director of the U.S. Census Bureau
- Patt Morrison for January 4, 2010
- What’s controversial about the 2010 Census? Quite a lot…
- Red and blue makes green—L.A. gangs collaborating for money
- A world without nuclear weapons—pipe dream or achievable goal?
- Snitching: Criminal Informants and the Erosion of American Justice
Also on this episode
Events
Comedy Congress Live
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7:30 p.m.
- 9 p.m.
The comedic material emanating from Washington D.C., and state capitols across the country, is enough to make any sitcom writer jealous, even if most of that comedy is unintentional. Our motto on Comedy Congress is that just when politics makes you want to cry, it’s usually best to laugh.
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