Save the American Community Survey - ACS
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Mar 16th, 2015Someone from Washington, DC writes:
As an economist, I use the ACS to inform my everyday decisions!! -
Apr 27th, 2014Someone from Jamaica Plain, MA signed.
May 15th, 2013Someone from Collingswood, NJ signed.
Mar 8th, 2013Someone from Denton, TX writes:
I use the ACS data each week as do students in my graduate class. I've recently received and am completing the ACS as a participant. This information is critical to public policy makers at all levels of government!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelDec 4th, 2012Someone from Walnut Creek, CA signed.
Oct 25th, 2012Someone from Belmont, CA signed.
Oct 6th, 2012Someone from Richmond, VA signed.
Sep 18th, 2012Someone from Portland, OR signed.
Sep 17th, 2012Someone from Los Angeles, CA writes:
I work at a private sector small business that regularly makes use of the ACS in support of our expert opinons. It is a vital research tool.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 31st, 2012Someone from Oakland, CA signed.
Aug 22nd, 2012Someone from Davis, CA signed.
Aug 9th, 2012Someone from Lancaster, KY signed.
Jul 22nd, 2012Someone from Orinda, CA writes:
These data are critical to understanding the impacts of public policy. The small budget savings from cutting them would be trivial compared to the resulting inefficiencies in government expenditures.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 21st, 2012Someone from Pittsburgh, PA signed.
Jul 20th, 2012Someone from Cupertino, CA writes:
Dear Republicans: you're losing us moderates with dumb moves like this. Support economic growth, not ignorance!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 13th, 2012Someone from Battle Creek, MI signed.
Jul 13th, 2012Someone from Berkeley, CA signed.
Jul 12th, 2012Someone from Washington, DC signed.
Jul 11th, 2012Someone from Madison, WI writes:
Please continue to support the thoughtful use of data to inform policy decisions. Democracy requires a nation of informed citizens (and lawmakers).REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 9th, 2012Someone from Miami, FL writes:
Come on - I can see cutting welfare, social services and medicare - that's just people. But ACS is core to making business decisions. Where are your priorities Republicans?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 8th, 2012Someone from San Diego, CA signed.
Jul 6th, 2012Someone from Pittsburgh, PA writes:
Be careful that public information remains available to the public!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 5th, 2012Someone from Sewickley, PA signed.
Jul 5th, 2012Someone from Pittsburgh, PA writes:
People come to the public library every day seeking this kind of data to help them plan businesses, work on research projects for their non-profits, etc. Please don't cut off a vital source of information.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 5th, 2012Someone from Puyallup, WA writes:
ACS data is imperative to have for local public health work.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 5th, 2012Someone from Baltimore, MD signed.
Jun 28th, 2012Someone from Fort Lauderdale, FL signed.
Jun 28th, 2012Someone from Pittsburgh, PA signed.
Jun 27th, 2012Someone from Berkeley, CA writes:
The ACS is vital. Why would we want to live in darkness, without information?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 27th, 2012Someone from Tacoma, WA writes:
As an economic development professional, I work with businesses planning for growth and looking for new opportunities. Data from the ACS is a cornerstone of the information I provide and that businesses use everyday to help them make decisions about which new markets to enter and what products and services to offer.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 27th, 2012Someone from Lansing, MI signed.
Jun 25th, 2012Someone from Tacoma, WA writes:
I work in public health, and the information in the ACS is vital for understanding the economic and demographic context for health. The rigor with which the data are collected is unparalleled. Losing this data source would be a serious blow to public health research and practice in our country.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 25th, 2012Someone from Tacoma, WA signed.
Jun 23rd, 2012Someone from Charlottesville, VA writes:
As an urban planner, I use the ACS data to identify and map urban issues. It is a valuable and important resource that must be maintained.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 22nd, 2012Someone from Waterville, ME signed.
Jun 21st, 2012Someone from Atlanta, GA writes:
The American Community Survey is a vital decision-making tool for local governments, schools, and nonprofits throughout the nation. There is no other reliable, objective source for this data. It is of urgent importance to the American people and we need support of the Senate in continuing funding for this resource.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 20th, 2012Someone from Miami, FL writes:
This is an important survey. Not funding this is disgraceful.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 20th, 2012Someone from New Haven, CT signed.
Jun 20th, 2012Someone from Washington, DC signed.
Jun 19th, 2012Someone from Waverly, IA writes:
A Congress that fears accurate information is a disgrace.REPORT COMMENTS
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