Kalihi, Hawaii —Commerce Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Rebecca Blank urged Hawaiians to participate in the 2010 Census at a Census in Schools event at the Linapuni Elementary School on Tuesday. “As you know, Hawaii was an undercounted state in the 2000 Census, and we don’t want that to happen in 2010,” Blank said. “The complete count of our children nationwide is critical to their health, education and the future strength of our communities and labor force. That’s why it’s so important parents list their children on the 2010 Census form and mail it back.” (More)

Washington, DC (March 2, 2010)- Under Secretary of Economic Affairs Becky Blank spoke on behalf of Secretary Locke at the National Conference of American Indians (NCAI) Winter Conference on the importance of participating in the 2010 Census.

Washington, DC —A new report from the Commerce Department’s Economics and Statistics Administration examines the possible effects of the 2010 Census on the U.S. economy.The report describes the complexities associated with arriving at precise estimates when considering a project of the magnitude and duration of the Decennial enumeration.

Chicago (December, 10)—U.S. Department of Commerce Under Secretary Rebecca Blank, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, several former NFL players and students from King College Preparatory High School help U.S. Census Bureau officials launch the national 2010 Census in Schools program in Chicago.