Article: Pennsylvania Gov. Ridge Appoints Members of Census 2000 Advisory Panel; Panel Works Toward Goal of Complete and Accurate PA Census Count.

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge has appointed the members of his Census 2000 Advisory Panel, to ensure a complete and accurate count of Pennsylvania residents during next year's U.S. Census.

"The census impacts our lives and our communities every day," said Community and Economic Development Secretary Sam McCullough. "Pennsylvania received $12 billion in federal funds in 1997 -- directly tied to census data. Census figures also are vital in determining Pennsylvania's representation in Congress and in drawing state legislative districts."

Estimates show that approximately 75,000 Pennsylvania residents were not ...

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