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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2009 Complete Count Committees are Forming Nationwide for the 2010 Census Local volunteer committees driving participation in their communities Complete Count Committees (CCC) are forming across the  country to spread the word about  the importance of the 2010 Census and to motivate every resident in their  community to complete and return their 2010 Census questionnaire. Made up of state, local and tribal  governments, and/or community leaders, CCCs are one of the core strategic  elements of the 2010 Census. Committees often include a cross section of  community representatives -- including government agencies, education, business,  faith-based organizations and the media -- and aim to address the various  racial, ethnic, cultural and geographic considerations of their communities. Using local knowledge, expertise and influence, CCCs plan  and implement census awareness campaigns that address the special  characteristics of their communities. Local campaigns are designed to reach  traditionally undercounted populations by stressing the importance of an  accurate census count, including how data are collected and used. Since the 1980 Census, CCCs have  played a major role in raising awareness of the census among all groups and  populations through various activities. From now until May 2010, CCCs  nationwide are implementing key activities, which often include: Holding  events, such as a Census Day "Be Counted" Parade, that generate interest and  participation.
Distributing census information and materials through Web sites, newsletters and at events.
Partnering  with organizations in their communities to include census messaging in their  communications. A number of CCCs are already in place in  cities nationwide, and more are forming each day. Those interested in  organizing a committee should call their regional census center or visit  2010.census.gov. ABOUT THE 2010  CENSUS The 2010 Census is a  count of everyone living in the United States and is mandated by the U.S.  Constitution. Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states,  to distribute more than $400 billion in federal funds to local, state and  tribal governments each year and to make decisions about what community  services to provide. The 2010 Census questionnaire will be one of the shortest  in history and consists of 10 questions, taking about 10 minutes to complete.  Strict confidentiality laws protect the confidentiality of respondents and the  information they provide.
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