April 16, 2010
2010 CENSUS: Responses Must be Sent by April 16 and are Critical to State’s Federal Funding Future
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Washington, DC (HNN) - U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) is urging all West Virginians to complete and mail in their 2010 Census forms by the Friday, April 16th deadline to ensure West Virginia remains eligible for maximum federal funding for vital programs over the coming decade.
Data collected by the 2010 Census is extremely important in determining the distribution of $445 billion in federal funds. State and local governments rely on this funding for essential community programs and public projects including school buildings; roadways; and senior citizen service centers. Funding levels are determined by population statistics derived from census data and distributed to state and local governments over the next decade. It also affects representation in Congress and the Electoral College.
“I cannot overstate the importance of filling out the short Census form,” said Rahall. “Everyone must be counted to garner our fair share. One person taking five minutes to complete their census form will help all southern West Virginians in the long run. Our counties and communities can’t afford to lose crucial federal funds – our schools, libraries, community centers and critical investments in our infrastructure all rely on Census results.”
The 2010 Census is one of the shortest in U.S. history, consisting of only ten questions. The Census is done every ten years to determine the number of people living in all areas of the Nation and collects some demographic information about them. All information collected is strictly confidential and protected as such by law. Areas most affected by Census undercounting lose about $2,913 per uncounted person in federal funding.
Rahall said, "Being counted is particularly important to the very rural areas of our state which suffer often times from undercounts in the Census due to a myriad of reasons, yet our most rural areas have the most pressing needs for infrastructure and services.”
People should review all mailings carefully to ensure that they are indeed from the Census Bureau. Official Census Bureau documents will never ask for your full social security number, money or a donation, PIN codes, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts. Also, the Bureau never sends requests on behalf of a political party. If residents are suspicious of a mailing, they can contact Rep. Rahall’s office, the Census Bureau, or the Postmaster General’s office.
All Census Forms must be mailed by Friday April 16, 2010. Additional information about the Census, please visit http://2010.census.gov or if you have specific questions don’t hesitate to contact Rep. Rahall’s office at (202) 225-3452.
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2010 CENSUS: Responses Must be Sent by April 16 and are Critical to State’s Federal Funding Future
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Washington, DC (HNN) - U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) is urging all West Virginians to complete and mail in their 2010 Census forms by the Friday, April 16th deadline to ensure West Virginia remains eligible for maximum federal funding for vital programs over the coming decade.
Data collected by the 2010 Census is extremely important in determining the distribution of $445 billion in federal funds. State and local governments rely on this funding for essential community programs and public projects including school buildings; roadways; and senior citizen service centers. Funding levels are determined by population statistics derived from census data and distributed to state and local governments over the next decade. It also affects representation in Congress and the Electoral College.
“I cannot overstate the importance of filling out the short Census form,” said Rahall. “Everyone must be counted to garner our fair share. One person taking five minutes to complete their census form will help all southern West Virginians in the long run. Our counties and communities can’t afford to lose crucial federal funds – our schools, libraries, community centers and critical investments in our infrastructure all rely on Census results.”
The 2010 Census is one of the shortest in U.S. history, consisting of only ten questions. The Census is done every ten years to determine the number of people living in all areas of the Nation and collects some demographic information about them. All information collected is strictly confidential and protected as such by law. Areas most affected by Census undercounting lose about $2,913 per uncounted person in federal funding.
Rahall said, "Being counted is particularly important to the very rural areas of our state which suffer often times from undercounts in the Census due to a myriad of reasons, yet our most rural areas have the most pressing needs for infrastructure and services.”
People should review all mailings carefully to ensure that they are indeed from the Census Bureau. Official Census Bureau documents will never ask for your full social security number, money or a donation, PIN codes, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts. Also, the Bureau never sends requests on behalf of a political party. If residents are suspicious of a mailing, they can contact Rep. Rahall’s office, the Census Bureau, or the Postmaster General’s office.
All Census Forms must be mailed by Friday April 16, 2010. Additional information about the Census, please visit http://2010.census.gov or if you have specific questions don’t hesitate to contact Rep. Rahall’s office at (202) 225-3452.
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