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US Census Bureau proposes removing race questions for first time in 236 years

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The U.S. Census Bureau is considering a significant change by proposing the removal of race and ethnicity questions from its surveys. This potential alteration, which would mark the first time since 1790 that such questions are omitted, is currently open for public comment until November 2. AI

RANK_REASON Policy change proposal by a major government agency. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US Census Bureau proposes removing race questions for first time in 236 years

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor ·

    U.S. Census May Remove Race Questions. Seeks Comments By November 2

    The U.S. Census Bureau has proposed removing race and ethnicity questions from the Census for the first time since 1790 and is fielding public comments until November 2.

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