Klobuchar differs with Bachmann on census
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., took a firm stand today in support of the 2010 Census.
During a Joint Economic Committee hearing, Klobuchar emphasized the importance of Minnesotans filling out the Census, noting that Minnesota could potentially lose a congressional seat. Klobuchar then sent out a news release stressing the point.
"The Census has a profound impact on Minnesota's communities," Klobuchar said. "It's important that every Minnesotan is counted, so we get our fair share of congressional seats and federal funding."
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., has gained a lot of attention this summer for her plan to largely boycott the Census. She has said the questions are too intrusive. Bachmann also signed on to a bill aimed at limiting Census information.
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