March 23, 2009 - Posted by Katie Kohn
Gary Locke
Gary Locke, President Obama's nominee for Secretary of Commerce, has vowed to make the 2010 Census a priority.
The Census Bureau is facing serious challenges that may affect the accuracy of the 2010 census. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the foreclosure crisis displaced millions of people, which will make the count difficult. In addition, many people are concerned about their privacy and confidentiality and are reluctant to share any information with the federal government.
At his March 18 confirmation hearing, Locke underscored the importance of the census while outlining the plan to overcome these challenges: "The census only happens once every ten years and we need to get it right – no exceptions, no excuses. That is why it will be run out of the Department of Commerce and by a director who will work with the Congress, the administration and our state and local leaders to make sure you and they are involved every step of the way in making this a successful count."
Categories: Census 2010
