U.S. Commerce Secretary Revokes Census Director's Authority on Population Tabulations

Summary

The U.S. Commerce Secretary is issuing a final rule to revoke a delegation of authority to the Census Director, requiring the Secretary to make decisions on population tabulations and establishing an open and fair decision-making process.

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