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Census 2010 | 10 Questions. 10 Minutes. Millions of Benefits.
(Sent: 2010-03-05 10:02:44)NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Contact: Megan Gilliland, communications manager, (785) 832-3406
Census 2010 | 10 Questions. 10 Minutes. Millions of Benefits.
(Lawrence, Ks.) - This spring, every person in Douglas County has an opportunity to give thousands of dollars to our local community.
April 1, 2010 is Census Day. The census is a count of everyone in the United States – both citizens and non-citizens. The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years. The census will tally city, state and national populations that will determine representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
A questionnaire will be mailed to your residence by April 1st. It is only 10 questions and is completely confidential.
Every year, the federal government allocates more than $400 billion to states and communities based, in part, on census data. In Douglas County, that equates to over $180 million in grants that support our local community. Census data is used to determine locations for retail stores, schools, hospitals, childcare centers, senior service centers, new housing developments and other community facilities. Census data provides funding for highways, local transit, school lunch programs, grants for home rehabilitation, and education programs that keep our schools drug free. Please do your part to make sure Lawrence is completely counted and our local agencies and organizations can continue to provide services our community uses on a daily basis.
Please return your Census questionnaire before April 1, 2010. By answering 10 questions, you can make a difference in Lawrence. Your support can raise awareness of and encourage participation in this historic event. With your help, the Census Bureau will continue to produce accurate data, which will directly affect the quality of life in Lawrence. This is one clear example of how 10 minutes of your time can produce millions of benefits for your community.
Visit www.2010census.gov or www.lawrenceks.org/census/2010 for more information.
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