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Old 07-04-2010, 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by statdoc View Post
No, it isn't the "regular 10 year census". Recipients get the regular census questionairre, plus some get the ACS. According to their website, "The American Community Survey, which replaced the decennial census long form, provides communities with detailed population and housing characteristics every year instead of once every 10 years like the decennial census." The US Constitution calls for a census every 10 years; it does not call for intrusive questioning yearly.
My mistake. I understood that the survey replaced the long form (which we have here as well). Yes, annual surveys would be a pain, if they called the same person every year, which I don't think they are likely to do. I do understand your constitutional position.
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