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The 2020 Census is underway and more households across America are responding every day. Over 70 million households have responded to date, representing over 48% of all households in America. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Census Bureau is adjusting 2020 Census operations. . .
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Getting a complete and accurate count in 2020 requires everyone's help. And there are many ways for individuals, businesses, community organizations, and others to play a part. The U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years. Responding to the 2020 Census is easy, safe and important, and is key to shaping the future of communities.
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Ever wanted to take a virtual tour of the ocean, learn about the role of a hurricane hunter, or collect cards on famous inventors? Are you looking to educate your students about the importance of being counted in the 2020 Census?
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Connecting you to business opportunities in markets around the world as quickly and efficiently as possible is a priority for the U.S. Commercial Service (CS) ? especially during challenging times. Take advantage of the menu of virtual export promotion services, and learn more about the refund policy to help you export with peace of mind.
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As the child of two science educators, Jackie Quinn developed a love for science at an early age. Now an environmental engineer at NASA, Quinn has combined her innate appreciation of the environment with an innovative spirit to help create an emulsion system that removes contaminants from our groundwater.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy announced the 11 winners of the first ?DISCOVER? stage of the Powering the Blue Economy: Ocean Observing Prize. The competition is designed to spur technology innovation, allow for easier and cheaper data collection across the 80% of the world?s oceans that remain unexplored, and contribute to the growth of the blue economy.
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The Minority Business Development Agency is seeking proposals to fund three Enterprising Women of Color business centers in any U.S. State or U.S. Territory.? The MBDA Business Center: Enterprising Women of Color offices will focus on supporting minority women entrepreneurs to build their businesses, secure contracts and capital, and increase employment opportunities.
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Emergency Management professionals across the country are using FirstNet for many aspects of emergency planning and response. That?s because the nation?s only public safety broadband network is built for emergencies. Read on to learn how emergency managers nationwide are incorporating the unique benefits of FirstNet in emergency operation centers (EOCs), for incident management teams, in exercises and drills, and with deployables.
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Everyone has a phone these days, even the bad guys. To try to get away with their crimes, lawbreakers sometimes attempt to destroy their phones and the evidence they contain. On TV, computer experts swoop in and almost magically retrieve all sorts of incriminating data from the devices, often in less than an hour. Don?t get me wrong, I like to watch shows such as CSI: Miami, CSI: NY and CSI: Cyber, but have you ever wondered how much of these shows is accurate? Is it really that ?easy? to solve crimes, especially ones that involve digital evidence?
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In the broad?landscape of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery, U.S. Census Bureau data can be immensely valuable. The Census Bureau?produces timely local data?that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness, and recovery efforts for all types of emergencies.
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