Census Count Falls Short In Areas That Need It Most

Census Count Falls Short In Areas That Need It Most

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The transcript discusses the challenges faced by census takers in areas like Louisiana and the Navajo Nation due to natural disasters and the pandemic. It highlights the importance of census data in determining aid distribution and political representation. A Stanford professor has developed an algorithm to create fairer political maps. Despite a high completion rate, there are concerns about the accuracy of the census count.

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What challenges did census takers face in Louisiana?

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How does the census impact aid distribution to communities?

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What is the significance of the algorithm created by the Stanford professor?

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What percentage of households did the Census Bureau claim to have reached?

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What concerns have Bureau workers raised regarding the census count?

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