• The Census Divide: Representation in the Spotlight

  • Jan 12 2025
  • Length: 14 mins
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The Census Divide: Representation in the Spotlight

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  • In this episode, we explore a U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing on the accuracy of the 2020 census and its impact on congressional apportionment and federal funding. The discussion revealed significant discrepancies, with undercounts in predominantly Republican-leaning states and overcounts in Democratic-leaning ones, sparking concerns about partisan bias and fair representation. The Census Bureau director defended the agency’s methods, highlighting COVID-19-related challenges while acknowledging areas for improvement. The episode also covers debates over non-citizens' inclusion in the count and the potential effects of adding a citizenship question to future censuses.

    Watch the full U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability meeting here: https://citizenportal.ai/Search/View?key=2060359-0168be1cdb026ff709ab6b833edbd222&start=8386&end=8411

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