Friday Funny: Census Bureau's Employment Estimate

Between 9,000 and 15,000 people work at the US Census Bureau, according to the Bureau's 2004 figures.

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February 11, 2005, 2:00 PM PST

" 'It is difficult to obtain an accurate figure on Census Bureau employees, because workers frequently move from department to department,' U.S. Census director Charles Kincannon said. 'Also, many supervisors failed to return the mail-in forms that asked them to list how many employees they have.' "

[Editor's note: This is humor from the Onion.]

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Census Bureau: Between 9,000 and 15,000 people work at Census Bureau

Tuesday, February 8, 2005 in The Onion

Social / Demographics Humor United States

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