bobbyw24
10-23-2009, 12:06 PM
But Hoyer counted Vitter's efforts, saying in prepared remarks that "the census doesn’t exist to score political points -- It exists to give us an accurate picture of our country."
He continued, saying that "adding a new question to the census, especially at this late date, would be damaging and irresponsible. That's also the opinion of every living Director of the Census."
Hoyer also said that such an effort would discourage legal immigrants from participating.
"It would also lead to an inaccurate count. With a question about citizenship, immigrants who fear being deported, along with their families and friends, are much more likely to avoid the census," he said.
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/64385-hoyer-census-doesnt-exist-to-score-political-points
He continued, saying that "adding a new question to the census, especially at this late date, would be damaging and irresponsible. That's also the opinion of every living Director of the Census."
Hoyer also said that such an effort would discourage legal immigrants from participating.
"It would also lead to an inaccurate count. With a question about citizenship, immigrants who fear being deported, along with their families and friends, are much more likely to avoid the census," he said.
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/64385-hoyer-census-doesnt-exist-to-score-political-points