Saturday, February 28, 2009
FL prepares for Census 2010
Our southern neighbor is getting prepped for the upcoming Census. Check out their Census website - www.sunshinecensus2010.com.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Job hunters find work at local Census bureau...
The Clarion Ledger discusses job searches for Metro residents, citing potential temporary jobs available through the Census.
A snippet:
In addition, hundreds of temporary jobs will be available as part of the 2010 U.S. census count. The Census Bureau is hiring for jobs that include updating address lists, interviewing residents and helping recruit other workers in the nationwide population-counting effort conducted every 10 years.
A snippet:
In addition, hundreds of temporary jobs will be available as part of the 2010 U.S. census count. The Census Bureau is hiring for jobs that include updating address lists, interviewing residents and helping recruit other workers in the nationwide population-counting effort conducted every 10 years.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Third time's the charm... or is it? Locke nominated for Commerce post
The National Journal reports that Obama has introduced his third nominee for Commerce Secretary--former Washington Governor Gary Locke. More details below...
Locke Introduced As Third Commerce Pick
By CONGRESSDAILY STAFF
Updated at 1:30 p.m.
Former Washington Gov. Gary Locke was introduced this morning as President Obama's nominee to head the Commerce Department. Obama has to be hoping the third time's the charm. His two earlier choices for the post, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., both withdrew.
"I'm sure it's not lost on anyone that we've tried this a couple of times, but I'm a big believer in keeping at something until you get it right," Obama joked at the press conference announcing Locke's nomination. "And Gary is the right man for this job." Obama went on to praise the country's first Chinese-American governor for his work wooing business to Washington state and for growing the state's high-tech economy. With this pick, the only Cabinet seat without even a nominee is back down to one: Health and Human Services was originally intended for former Sen. Tom Daschle, who withdrew his nomination after it emerged he had failed to pay all his income taxes.
Locke Introduced As Third Commerce Pick
By CONGRESSDAILY STAFF
Updated at 1:30 p.m.
Former Washington Gov. Gary Locke was introduced this morning as President Obama's nominee to head the Commerce Department. Obama has to be hoping the third time's the charm. His two earlier choices for the post, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., both withdrew.
"I'm sure it's not lost on anyone that we've tried this a couple of times, but I'm a big believer in keeping at something until you get it right," Obama joked at the press conference announcing Locke's nomination. "And Gary is the right man for this job." Obama went on to praise the country's first Chinese-American governor for his work wooing business to Washington state and for growing the state's high-tech economy. With this pick, the only Cabinet seat without even a nominee is back down to one: Health and Human Services was originally intended for former Sen. Tom Daschle, who withdrew his nomination after it emerged he had failed to pay all his income taxes.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Sun Herald: Census workers needed
The Census Bureau hopes to hire about 75,000 people across the Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana region for the upcoming 2010 Census. If you need a job, the Census might be the perfect opportunity for you!
From the story...
The U.S. Census Bureau plans to hire thousands of people in South Mississippi in the next 18 months to help prepare for and distribute the 2010 census, a move that could pump some money into the local economy, at least temporarily.
The bureau hopes to hire 75,000 people in Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana and the jobs will last from six to 18 months, depending on the type of job, said Traycee Scott-Williams, a partnership specialist with the Census Bureau.
The government group is taking applications for 200 to 300 workers in 11 South Mississippi counties: Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone, George, Greene, Perry, Forrest, Lamar and Marion.
“Right now we’re hiring people to staff the offices we’re opening, as well as people to canvas addresses,” said Kat Smith, a media specialist in the Dallas regional office of the bureau, adding the average rate of pay for this area will be $14.50 an hour.
“That will vary according to the position,” Smith said, “but people can work as much or as little as they like.
“We’re encouraging college students to apply, as well as anyone who doesn’t have a job or anyone who wants to make some extra money.”
From the story...
The U.S. Census Bureau plans to hire thousands of people in South Mississippi in the next 18 months to help prepare for and distribute the 2010 census, a move that could pump some money into the local economy, at least temporarily.
The bureau hopes to hire 75,000 people in Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana and the jobs will last from six to 18 months, depending on the type of job, said Traycee Scott-Williams, a partnership specialist with the Census Bureau.
The government group is taking applications for 200 to 300 workers in 11 South Mississippi counties: Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone, George, Greene, Perry, Forrest, Lamar and Marion.
“Right now we’re hiring people to staff the offices we’re opening, as well as people to canvas addresses,” said Kat Smith, a media specialist in the Dallas regional office of the bureau, adding the average rate of pay for this area will be $14.50 an hour.
“That will vary according to the position,” Smith said, “but people can work as much or as little as they like.
“We’re encouraging college students to apply, as well as anyone who doesn’t have a job or anyone who wants to make some extra money.”
Illegal immigrants will be included in census count, reports the Mississippi Press
Cherie Ward with the Mississippi Press has an article regarding who will be included in the Census count...
A little excerpt:
As the U.S. Census Bureau prepares for a nationwide 2010 headcount, one representative said that the number would include people who aren't citizens, even illegal immigrants.
"We don't count residents, we count people and they don't have to be legal," Traycee Scott Williams said.
Williams is asking local officials for help in making sure that the tally includes everyone in Jackson County. The next census begins April 1, 2010.
"We want to count every person, one time and where they are living," she said. "We do not ask about legal status, temporary status, or anything. We're just counting everybody, where they sleep."
The census must be conducted every 10 years, as required by the Constitution.
The 2000 census recorded 18.5 million who weren't citizens, including about 7 million illegals, according to its Web site.
A little excerpt:
As the U.S. Census Bureau prepares for a nationwide 2010 headcount, one representative said that the number would include people who aren't citizens, even illegal immigrants.
"We don't count residents, we count people and they don't have to be legal," Traycee Scott Williams said.
Williams is asking local officials for help in making sure that the tally includes everyone in Jackson County. The next census begins April 1, 2010.
"We want to count every person, one time and where they are living," she said. "We do not ask about legal status, temporary status, or anything. We're just counting everybody, where they sleep."
The census must be conducted every 10 years, as required by the Constitution.
The 2000 census recorded 18.5 million who weren't citizens, including about 7 million illegals, according to its Web site.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Census stakes are high
The political stakes are high as the U.S. counts noses, reports the NY Times...
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Census: Now hiring
Need a job in this economic downturn? Try your hand at working, albeit temporarily, for the U.S. government... The Census Bureau is now hiring.
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