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  • Posted in: Federal Data Users

    You make some good points. I'd suggest paying enumerators somewhat better and sticking with those folks. Might make hiring easier too. David Nelson Transportation Planner / Modeler 1 Park Place, Suite 101 Albany, ...

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    #TipTuesday: Never Miss a Federal Register Notice! 📬 Want to stay informed about changes to surveys and data collections? Here's how to get automatic email alerts whenever a new Federal Register Notice is posted-we'll use the American Community ...

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    I was considering working on a comment (and welcome contributions) that focused on the USPS component, highlighting 3 points: The 2011 GAO evidence that suggests that using: "full-time mail carriers paid at much higher USPS wage rates--either for ...

  • Posted in: Federal Data Users

    Hi Everyone! I wanted to ask the community: What are some things about the navigating federal data system you wish you knew earlier? Or something that clicked once you understood the background. For me, I stopped getting distracted by state level ...

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    I don't see any mention of Group Quarters in the FRN. Self-enumeration of GQ populations was to be tested and part of the reasons they chose Spartanburg and Huntsville. Something to pay attention too. ------------------------------ Jan Vink Cornell ...