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A Riddle that Brings Joy to Mega Rich Hearts

By Sam Pizzigati
September 17, 2011

The Census won't count it. The IRS won't tax it, at anywhere near full freight. What is it? It's enough, all by itself, to keep grand fortunes constantly soaring.

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Prisoners of the Census in New York: Democracy on the March!

By Eric Lotke
August 4, 2010

New York is the most recent state to enact new rules about how people in prison are counted in the U.S. Census. As the votes of no confidence continue, the Census may need to change its practice.

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The Census and Democracy: Maryland Fixes a Major Error

By Eric Lotke
April 14, 2010

In the wake of the 2010 Census, Maryland passed a law yesterday that fixes a major problem. Maryland will now count people in prison where they actually live, not where they are confined. This first-in-the-nation law will improve the fairness and accuracy of Census data used to draw legislative boundaries. more »

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The Census Big Con: It Doesn't Add Up

By Eran Lillestrand (not verified)
April 15, 2008

It is easy to forget about the Census. Every ten years, a knock on the door, a letter in the mail. But like the bridges, the aqueducts, the levees and the roads, the Census is falling victim to The Big Con.

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