On the recordJuly 20, 2009
By overcounting here, undercounting there, [census] manipulation could take place for sole political gain.
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congress.govBy overcounting here, undercounting there, [census] manipulation could take place for sole political gain.
Shelby warns about potential manipulation of census data for political advantage.
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