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Paul Ryan: “We as Members of Congress are in a very unique position to promote the census. The census is an extraordinarily…”

On the recordNovember 2, 1999
We as Members of Congress are in a very unique position to promote the census. The census is an extraordinarily important civic demonstration which has so much consequences in each of our districts, not just on whether or not we are accurately counted for or not but on Federal funding formulas, on redistribution of certain formulas that go back to our districts. We do not want to live with inaccurate data for 10 years. But we can make a difference in our districts. That is why I ask all of my colleagues to get involved in this.
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Paul Ryan
Wisconsin
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Discussing the importance of the census and urging colleagues to promote it.

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