HARRISBURG, January 5 – State Sen. Sean Logan today underscored the importance of citizens fully participating in the upcoming U.S. Census and provided an informational link on his Website.

            The informational census link can be reached at www.senatorlogan.com

            “Too many people do not realize how important it is for them to stand up and be counted,” Logan said. “This Census data will be used over the next decade as the basis for what kind of government resources and representation citizens receive.

“The strength of our region’s Census count will determine the strength of our representation in Congress, as well as how over $400 billion in federal service and program dollars will be divided between the 50 states. The Census impacts a wide range of funding including our schools, road and bridge construction, senior centers, hospitals, police protection and many more.”

Logan said that not everyone will receive a Census form to fill out, but if your household does receive one, it is important that you fill it out accurately and return it. He said the 2010 Census is shorter and easier than questionnaires from past years. The information is completely confidential and used only for statistical purposes.

The link on Logan’s website details on how the Census works, why it is important to be counted, and how a citizen’s privacy is protected.

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