Commerce Secretary: Higher Census 2020 price tag needed for 'significant course correction'




Federal Drive with Tom Temin show

Summary: To count the population of the U.S. in 2020, Commerce Department Secretary Wilbur Ross says he's counting on Congress for an additional $3 billion to help cover the lifecycle of the decennial census. He told the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee he's confident the money will help the Census Bureau answer concerns about accuracy and data security, but policymakers aren't so sure. Federal News Radio's Meredith Somers fills in all the details on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.