Decennial Census: Overview of Historical Census Issues

GGD-98-103 Published: May 01, 1998. Publicly Released: May 01, 1998.

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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on historical census issues and reviewed the Census Bureau's plans for the 2000 census. GAO did not evaluate the potential for success, or make recommendations, regarding the 2000 census.

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