Census Bureau Keeps America Funded

There's a debate raging in Congress about funding the Census Bureau.

The crux is over redrawing Congressional districts and how that would affect party power. The way a district swings would determine national agendas, funding for local projects and presidential elections.

There are legislators who think the Census is a waste of money. I can tell you from writing more than 150 business plans for companies raising money from investor angels, venture capitalists, state grants and investment programs and banks, the Census Bureau's work is as important as finding a life-saving cure or developing bomb-detection equipment. ...