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On the recordMarch 4, 2009
I believe we are at a critical juncture. I don't think it is overstating things to say that the 2010 Census is approaching a state of emergency.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes the urgency and critical state of the upcoming 2010 Census.

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