The Homeless Census

Cities and counties across the country are undetaking a massive effort to count the homeless.

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January 25, 2005, 7:00 AM PST

"The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has asked cities and counties that receive federal aid for the homeless to provide statistically valid counts when they apply for grants. And with more than $1.2 billion in federal aid at stake, about 430 of them across the country are expected to participate, with a few more conducting tallies in early February.

...Gathering accurate statistics on the numbers of homeless people, long considered too costly and impractical, is now seen as essential to better understand the problem and determine the need for government services."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: New Census Takes to the Streets

Monday, January 24, 2005 in The Los Angeles Times

Government / Politics United States

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