President Obama Records Message Urging Participation in 2010 Census

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Barack Obama recorded a public service announcement (PSA) encouraging national participation in the 2010 Census that will be distributed to television and radio stations by the National Association of Broadcasters' Spot Center satellite feed today, along with a 20-second version of the PSA. Both are available at http://2010census.gov/.

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Stations are encouraged to broadcast the PSA through April following their standard procedures appropriate for a national public awareness campaign.

Message from the President of the United States on the 2010 Census

The White House

"Every 10 years, our Constitution requires the federal government to conduct a census. This helps determine your representation in Congress, as well as how federal funds are spent on things like schools and roads, and where businesses decide to put new stores and factories. So when you get your census form in mid-March, take about 10 minutes to answer 10 questions -- remembering to include everyone in your household. Because we can't move forward until you mail it back."

Editor's note: News releases, reports and data tables are available on the Census Bureau's home page. Go to http://www.census.gov and click on "Releases."

SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau