Seminar on the Federal Statistical System:
Recognizing its Contributions; Moving it Forward
May 8, 2009

Joint Symposium of the Committee on National Statistics and the
American Academy of Political and Social Sciences

Co-sponsored by:
American Association of Public Opinion Research, American Statistical Association,
Association of Population Centers, Consortium of social Sciences Association,
Association of Public Data Users
Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics,
Population Association of America and SAGE Publications, Inc.

As the new administration takes office, it is critically important that attention is paid to the Federal Statistical System and its role as a vital part of the nation’s decision making and scientific infrastructure. This conference will focus on how dependent governing is on the products of the Federal Statistical System, from the apportionment/redistricting process to health care and immigration reform and economic regulation. It will also address visions for the future to keep the Federal Statistical System—a key national treasure—best positioned to serve the policy making, planning, and research needs of the 21st century.

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