Decision making at all levels of government. |
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Drawing federal, state, and local legislative districts. |
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Attracting new businesses to state and local
areas. |
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Distributing over $300 billion in federal funds
and even more in state funds. |
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Forecasting future transportation needs for all
segments of the population. |
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Planning for hospitals, nursing homes, clinics,
and the location of other health services. |
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Forecasting future housing needs for all
segments of the population. |
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Directing funds for services for people in
poverty. |
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Designing public safety strategies. |
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Development of rural areas. |
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Analyzing local trends. |
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Estimating the number of people displaced by
natural disasters. |
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Developing assistance programs for American
Indians and Alaska Natives. |
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Creating maps to speed emergency services to
households in need of assistance. |
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Delivering goods and services to local markets. |
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Designing facilities for people with disabilities,
the elderly, or children. |
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Planning future government services. |
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Planning investments and evaluating financial
risk. |
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Publishing economic and statistical reports
about the United States and its people. |
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Facilitating scientific research. |
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Developing "intelligent" maps for government
and business. |
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Providing proof of age, relationship, or
residence certificates provided by the Census
Bureau. |
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Distributing medical research. |
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Reapportioning seats in the House of
Representatives. |
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Planning and researching for media as backup for
news stories. |
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Providing evidence in litigation involving land use,
voting rights, and equal opportunity. |
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Drawing school district boundaries. |
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Planning budgets for government at all levels. |
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Spotting trends in the economic well-being of the
nation. |
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Planning for public transportation services. |
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Planning health and educational services for
people with disabilities. |
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Establishing fair market rents and enforcing fair
lending practices. |
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Directing services to children and adults with
limited English language proficiency. |
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Planning urban land use. |
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Planning outreach strategies. |
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Understanding labor supply. |
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Assessing the potential for spread of
communicable diseases. |
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Analyzing military potential. |
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Making business decisions. |
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Understanding consumer needs. |
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Planning for congregations. |
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Locating factory sites and distribution centers. |
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Distributing catalogs and developing direct mail
pieces. |
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Setting a standard for creating both public and
private sector surveys. |
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Evaluating programs in different geographic areas. |
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Providing genealogical research. |
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Planning for school projects. |
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Developing adult education programs. |
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Researching historical subject areas. |
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Determining areas eligible for housing assistance
and rehabilitation loans. |
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