The Prez Took Over the Census.. but Why?

[FarangBa]

Let me know what you think. I can tell you that ACORN, SEIU and other 'groups' were very much included (until the census duties were taken away from ACORN).

In 1999, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Department of Commerce v. U.S. House that sampling could not be used to reapportion congressional seats. But it left open the possibility that sampling could be used to redraw political boundaries within the states.

Can you say... Gerrymandering?

"The real issue is who directs the Census, the pros or the pols," says Mr. Chapman. "You would think an administration that's thumping its chest about respecting science would show a little respect for scientists in the statistical field." He worries that a Census director reporting to a hyperpartisan such as White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel increases the chances of a presidential order that would override the consensus of statisticians.
The Obama administration is downplaying how closely the White House will oversee the Census Bureau. But Press Secretary Robert Gibbs insists there is "historical precedent" for the Census director to be "working closely with the White House."

one of the orig sources:http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123423384887066377.html

And why would ACORN and the Union's (i.e. SEIU) be interested in the census?

Well, here's a list of all who have 'signed on' to assist with the census. Unfortunately, it's a little misleading because there was only (1) group that was going to be given 1/2 billion dollars to 'assist'. However, you may notice virtually 'every' Union of any sort is listed.

http://2010.census.gov/partners/part...t-partners.php

Who knows? what do you think?

[FarangBa]

Forgot this info:: Woops

http://biggovernment.com/2009/09/29/...with-seiu-too/

SEIU and ACORN Timeline in Illinois

1983 – SEIU Local 880 claims it first organized through ACORN
2002 – SEIU Local 880 files tax return using ACORN email address as contact
2006 – Local 880’s Web site last updated; email seiu880@acorn.org ; address 209 W. Jackson, Chicago
2006 – SEIU Local 880 (located at 209 W. Jackson, Suite 201) disburses $92,006 to Illinois ACORN WNB (located at 209 W. Jackson) for “Membership Campaign Service”

2007 – SEIU Local 880 (located at 209 W. Jackson, Suite 201) disburses $60,118 to ACORN Chicago (located at 209 W. Jackson) for “Membership Services”

2007 – SEIU Local 880 employs former ACORN Illinois President Denise Dixon
2008 – SEIU Local 1 (located at 111 E. Wacker in Chicago) disburses $58,150 to “Houston ACORN” for “Reimbursements for Lost Time” and another $20,000 to “Support Election Efforts”
2008 – Lake County voter registration fraud allegations linked to SEIU coordinator
2008 – Illinois Secretary of State revokes status of ACORN on November 14th
2008 – ACORN’s Web site lists Chicago ACORN’s “Tax and Benefit Access Center” at 209 W. Jackson, 2nd Floor in Chicago
2008 – SEIU Health Care Illinois & Indiana pays rent to Chicago Organizing and Support Center
2009 – Illinois Secretary of State revokes status of ACORN Community Labor Organizing Center on January 9th
2009 – SEIU Local 880’s Form LM-2 (located at 209 W. Jackson) declares Local 880 ceased operations as of March 31, 2009 and transferred all remaining assets to “SEIU Health Care Illinois Indiana”; SEIU Health Care Illinois & Indiana’s Web site shows address at 209 W. Jackson, Suite 200 in Chicago
2009 – U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform report on July 23rd names 361 entities in the “ACORN Council,” including Chicago Organizing and Support Center
2009 – Illinois Secretary of State reports “involuntary dissolution” of ACORN Community Land Association of Illinois on August 14th
2009 – IL Secretary of State revokes status of Chicago Organizing and Support Center on Sept. 11th

[Deff Gordon]

Obama watched Notre Dame play football saturday... Rumor has it he will be awarded the Heisman for that!

[PETA]

No no.. he will be awarded for the game he will attend next week. People are confident it'll be the bestest game ever!

[david austin]

Hint...

It has to do with the illegals.

and...

Healthcare.

[vinnie97]

I smell a stench.

[FarangBa]

Yes, it's very smelly.