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Once Derided As Graft, Earmarks Just Helped Congress Pass A Bipartisan Budget Deal

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Counting Disparities in the 2020 Census

This chapter explores the U.S. Census Bureau's findings on racial and ethnic disparities in the 2020 census, revealing critical undercounts among Black, Latino, and Native American populations. It discusses the implications of these inaccuracies on political representation and funding distribution, particularly focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and past governmental policies. The chapter emphasizes the importance of accurate census data and the ongoing efforts by civil rights groups to address these systemic issues.

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