The case, which pits the U.S. Commerce Department against the U.S. House of Representatives , questions planned methods to count people during the 2000 Census . At issue is whether the Census Bureau can use statistical sampling in the next census to estimate portions of the population that are undercounted. The court must determine whether the House of Representatives is in some way injured by the sampling policy and has the right to sue, according to The Washington Post . Maintain an open process that diverse groups and interests can understand and support. Eliminate the differential undercount of racial and ethnic groups.
Officials also promise multiple contacts to get people to respond and easier forms to fill out.
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