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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration


U.S. Census Bureau
Washington,DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

December 11, 2017

Ms. Jamila Benkato


Counsel
The Protect Democracy Project
2020 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,# 163
Washington, DC 20006
Jamila.benkato@protectdemocracy.org

Dear Ms. Benkato:

This letter is in response to your correspondence, dated November 22, 2017, to the U.S. Census
Bureau's Freedom oflnformation Act (FOIA) Office. We received your request in this office on
November 27, 2017, and have assigned to it tracking number DOC-CEN-20~8-000346. We are
responding under the FOIA to your request for:

I) All records, including but not limited to emails, notes, and memoranda,
reflecting, discussing, or otherwise relating to the possible appointment
of Thomas Brunell as deputy director of the Census Bureau, including
but not limited to:

a. Communications between the Census Bureau and the Ex~cutive


Office of the President,

b. Communications between the Census Bureau and the Office of the


Secretary of Commerce, and

c. Communications between the Census Bureau and members of


Congress or their staffs.

The timeframe for this item is January 20, 2017 through the date that searches
are conducted for records responsive to this FOIA request.

2) All records, including but not limited to emails, notes, and memoranda,
reflecting, discussing, or otherwise relating to communications between the
Census Bureau and

a. The Executive Office of the President,

b. The Office of the Secretary of Commerce, and/or

c. Members of Congress or their staffs regarding the 2020 census. The


timeframe for this item is September I 1, 2017 through the date that
searches are conducted for records responsive to this FOIA request.

census.gov
Ms. Jamila Benkato, DOC-CEN-2018-000346
December 11, 2017
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3) ·In addition to the records requested above, we also request records describing
the processing of this request, including records sufficient to identify search
terms used and locations and custodians searched, and any tracking sheets
used to track the processing of this request. If your agency uses FOIA
questionnaires or certifications completed by individual custodians or
components to determine whether they possess responsive materials or to
describe how they conducted searches, we also request any such records .
prepared in connection with the processing of this request.

Enclosed is one (1) document (40 pages) that are responsive to items la, 1b, and le; with
withholding determinations noted. We withheld portions of this document pursuant to FOIA
Exemption 6, Title 5, United States Code, Section 552(b)(6). Exemption 6 protects from
disclosure information about individuals, the release of which would constitute a clearly
unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. There is no charge for these records.

In further response to your request for expedited processing granted on November 30,
2017, we continue to gather numerous documents that are possibly responsive to your
request. Due to the volume of records that need to be processed before release, it will be
very difficult to meet the expedited timeframe. We are still reviewing these documents and
will continue to process your request with all practical speed, and will in the future provide
additional responsive records on a rolling basis as well as a final determination and any appeals
rights you may have under the FOIA to their release.

Based on the above information, this constitutes a partial denial of your request. You have the
right to appeal this partial denial of the FO IA request. An appeal must be received within 90
calendar days of the date of this response letter. Address your appeal to the following office:

Assistant General Counsel for Litigation, Employment and Oversight


Room 5896
U.S. Department of Commerce,
1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20230

An appeal may also be sent by e-mail to FOIAAppeals@doc.gov, by facsimile (fax) to 202-482-


2552, or by FOIAonline, if you have an account in FOIAonline, at
https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/foia/action/public/home#. The appeal should include a copy
of the original request and initial denial, if any. All appeals should include a statement of the
reasons why the records requested should be made available and why the adverse determination
was in error. The appeal letter, the envelope, the e-mail subject line, and the fax cover sheet
should be clearly marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal." The
e-mail, fax machine, FOIAonline, and Office are monitored only on working days during normal
business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday). FOIA appeals
posted to the e-mail box, fax machine, FO IAonline, or Office after normal business hours will be
deemed received on the next normal business day. If the 90 th calendar day for submitting an
appeal falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal public holiday, an appeal received by 5:00 p.m.,
Eastern Time, the next business day will be deemed timely.
Ms. Jamila Benkato, DOC-CEN-2018-000346
December 11, 2017
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In addition, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the
National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services
they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows:

Office of Government Information Services


National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS
College Park, Maryland 20740-6001
e-mail at ogis@nara.gov
telephone at 202741-5770; toll free at 1 877-684-6448
facsimile at 202-741-5769

Please contact Latasha Hill of my staff, by telephone at 301-763-2127 or by email at


census.efoia@census.gov if you have any questions regarding your request.

P, CIPP/G
ation Act/Privacy Act Officer
Information Act Office

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Tue 11/21,6:36 AM
Tara Tadlock (CENSUS/OCIA FED)

https://www. politico. co m/sto ry/2017 / 11/21/tru mp-census-pick-ca uses-a la rm-25 25 71

LeadingTrump Censuspick
causesalarm
www.politico.com

The 2020 count might be put in the hands of an


inexperienced professor who wrote that
"Competitive Elections are Bad for America."

Misty Reed, PhD, PMP , Special Assistant, Communications Directorate, U.S. Census Bureau
Office 301.763.0228 Cell-- misty.l.reed@census.gov
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Alert: alma Adams

Tue11/21, 2:07 PM

This was the only alert I found in quorum that I haven't al ready forwarded.

Facebook Post from Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) I US House


November 21, 2017 I 2 Shares
Pay attention folks: it appears this administration is considering politicizing the
census to ·impact the drawing of congressional districts . In states like NC, we
know all too well the consequences of politicizing our e!ectoral process.
https ://www .politico .com/story/2017 /11/21/trump-census-pick-causes-alarm-
252571
https://www.politico .com/story/2017/11/21/trump-census-pick-causes-alarm-
252571

Tweet from Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) I US House


November 21 , 2017
Pay attention folks: it appears this administration is considering politicizing the
census to impact the drawing of ... https://t.co/k9601wlKKc

SaraConnelly
CongressionalAffairs Specialist
Office of Congressionaland Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA)
U.S. CensusBureau

Office 301 .763.5720


Cell
sara.buettner.connelly@census.gov

census.gov
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Quorum Alerts from today

Sara Buettner Connelly (CENSUS/OCIAFED)


Tue 11/21/2017 4:33 PM

To:TaraTadlock(CENSUS/OCIA
FED)<tara.a.tadlock@census.gov>;

Cc:AlanLang(CENSUS/OCIA FED)<alan.lang@census.gov>; JenniferShopkom(CENSUS/OCIA FED)


<jennifer.shopkom@census.gov>;
AlissaA Bonner(CENSUS/OCIA FED)<Alissa.A.Bonner@census
.gov>; Mark G Dorsey
(CENSUS/OCIA FED)<mark.g.dorsey@census
.gov>; NicoleY Thomas-Hawkins (CENSUS/OCIA FED)<Nicole.Y.Thomas-
Hawkins@census.gov>;Trina D Walker(CENSUS/DEPDIR FED)<Trina.D.Walker@census.gov>;

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Tara asked me to also search tomorrow first thing.


POLITICOARTICLE
Tweet from Rep. Lacy Clay (D-MO-1) I US House
November 21, 2017
#Census should not be about politics, its about doing what the #Constitution requires ...counting
everyone, including minorities and new immigrants. #FullCount #Census2020 Leading Trump Census
pick causes alarm via @POLITICO

Tweet from Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) I US Senate


November 21, 2017
RT @blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author of a book
called "Redistricting and Repre ... https://t.co/E175sB2m4r

Facebook Post from Rep. Donald McEachin (D-VA-4) I US House


November 21, 2017
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/21/trump-census-pick-causes-alarm-252571

Tweet from Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) I US House


November 21, 2017
Pay attention folks: it appears this administration is considering politicizing the census to impact the
drawing of congressional districts. In states like NC, we know all too well the consequences of politicizing
our electoral process.

Facebook Post from Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) I US House


November 21, 2017 I 2 Shares
Pay attention folks: it appears this administration is considering politicizing the census to impact the
drawing of congressional districts. In states like NC, we know all too well the consequences of politicizing
our electoral process.
https://www .politico.com/story /2017 /11/21/trump-census-pick-causes-a larm-2525 71

https://outlook.office365.co 11./30/2017
QuorumAlerts from today - Alan Lang (CENSUS/OCIAFED) Page 2 of3

Rep. Maloney on Rumored Appointment of Thomas Brunell to U.S. Census Bureau


Press Release from Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12) I US House on November 21, 2017
In response to reports that the Trump Administration's top pick for deputy director of the U.S. Census
Bureau is Thomas Brunell, author of the book Redistricting and Representation: Why Competitive
Elections Are Bad for America, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), author of the 2020
American Census Investment Act and co-chair of the Congressional Census Caucus, issued the following
statement:
"I am deeply disappointed that the Administration is considering Thomas Brunell for the position of
Deputy Director at the Census Bureau. The Deputy Director should be apolitical and have strong
management experience. Mr. Brunell falls far fall short in these areas and has gone so far.as to write
that 'Competitive Elections are Bad for America'. Someone who doesn't seem to believe in democracy
shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the federal agency that is at the heart of our democratic system.
The 2020 Census is already in jeopardy and a pick like this will only make things worse."

CITESCENSUSDATA
FacebookPostfrom Rep.DonBeyer(D-VA-8)I US House
November 21, 2017 I 6 Likes I 9 Shares
Nonpartisan Tax Policy Center estimates that 82 million househo lds would see tax hikes under the
Senate GOP tax bill in a decade. The US Census Bureau says there are only 126 million US households ,
total.
Hurting the middle class to cut taxes for millionaires and billionaires .
http://www.taxpolicycenter.org/publications/distributional-analysis-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-pass ,ed-
senate-finance-committee/full

REP.ROSENCO-SPONSORSLEGISLATIONTO HELP VETERANSSTARTSMALL BUSINESSES


Press Release from Rep. Jacklyn "Jacky" Rosen (D-NV-3) I US House on November 21, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following statement
after co-sponsoring the Veterans Job Opportunity Act (H.R. 3345). This legislat ion, introduced by Rep. Al
Lawson (FL-5), would establish a small business start -up tax credit for veterans who create businesses in
underserved communities. According to the U.S.Census Bureau, more than one in 10 small businesses
in Nevada are Veteran-owned, with over 23,000 Veteran-owned businesses helping to create jobs and
stimulate the economy . "Part of keeping our promise to our veterans is helping our heroes transition
back to civilian life when they return home from their service," said Rosen. "This bill gives our veterans a
tax credit and helps them build towards the American dream of opening a small business they can call
their own. I am proud to cosponsor th is bill, which will not only benefit our veterans but will help create
jobs and provide an economic stimulus in our underserved communities." BACKGROUND:The Veterans
Job Opportunity Act, H.R. 3345, would provide a 15% tax credit for veterans who open a small business
in underserved communities and allows the tax credit to be claimed for the purchase or lease of
property, equipment, and materials in the creation of a small business.
###

SaraConnelly
CongressionalAffairs Specialist
Office of Congressionaland Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA)
U.S.CensusBureau

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Office 301.763.5720
Cell
sara.buettner.connelly@census
.gov

census.gov
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Fwd: Hill traffic on censuspick

Michael C Cook (CENSUS/PIOFED)


Tue 11/21/20175:07 PM

To:Alan Lang(CENSUS/OCIA
FED) <alan.lang@census.gov>;

Michael C. Cook Sr., MBA


DivisionChief
Public InformationOffice
U.S.CensusBureau

Main:301-763-3030
Offic~
Cell:......
michael.c.cook@census.gov

Beginforwardedmessage:

From:"Michael C Cook(CENSUS/PIO FED)" <Michael.C,Cook@census.gov>


Date:November21, 2017at 4:40:11PM EST
To: "JenniferShopkorn(CENSUS/OCIA FED)"<jennjfer,shopkorn@census,gov>,"StephenL Buckner
(CENSUS/ADCOM FED)"<Stephen.L.Buckner@census,qoy>. "Misty L Reed(CENSUS/ADCOM FED)"
<Misty.L.Reed@census,gov>,"Christine ETaylor(CENSUS/PIO FED)"<christine.e.taylor@census.gov>
SubjectRe:Hilltrafficon censuspick

Got it--thx

Michael C. CookSr., MBA


DivisionChief
PublicInformationOffice
U.S.CensusBureau

Main: 301-763-3030
Office: 301-763-4083
Cell:
michael .c.cook@census.gov

census .gov
Connectwith us on Social Media

From:Jennifer Shopkorn (CENSUS/OCIAFED)


Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 4:39 :31 PM

https://outlook.office365.com/ow 11/30/2017
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To: StephenL Buckner{CENSUS/ADCOM FED);Misty L Reed(CENSUS/ADCOM


FED);MichaelC
Cook{CENSUS/PIO FED);ChristineETaylor{CENSUS/PIO FED)
Subject:Hilltraffic on censuspick

Lots of traffic on the hill about the rumored Censuspick. Pleasesee below.

Jennifer C. Shopkorn
SeniorAdvisor
Communications Directorate
U.S.CensusBureau

Jennifer.Shopkom@census .gov
census.gov Connectwith us on SocialMedia

POLITICOARTICLE
Tweet from Rep. Lacy Clay (D-M0-1) I US House
November 21, 2017
#Censusshould not be about politics, its about doing what the #Constitution
requires...countingeveryone,includingminoritiesand new immigrants.#FullCount
#Census2020LeadingTrumpCensuspickcausesalarmvia @POLITICO

Tweet from Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) I US Senate


November 21, 2017
RT@blakehounshell:Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the CensusBureau is the
author of a book called "Redistricting and Repre... https://t.co/E175sB2m4r.

Facebook Post from Rep. Donald McEachin (D-VA-4) I US House


November 21, 2017
https://www.politico.com/story/2017 /ll/21/trump-census-pick-causes-alarm-252571

Tweet from Rep. Alma Adams(D-NC-12) I US House


November 21, 2017
Payattention folks: it appears this administration is considering poli_ticizing the censusto
impact the drawing of congressionaldistricts. In states like NC,we know all too well the
consequencesof politicizing our electoral process.

Facebook Post from Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) I US House


November 21, 2017 I 2 Shares
Payattention folks: it appears this administration is considering politicizing the censusto
impact the drawing of congressionaldistricts. In states like NC,we know all too well the
consequencesof politicizing our electoral process.
https://www.pol itico.com/story/2017 /11/21/trum p-census-pick-causes-a larm-252571

Rep. Maloney on Rumored Appointment of Thomas Brunell to U.S. Census Bureau


PressReleasefrom Rep.Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12} I USHouse on November 21, 2017

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In responseto reports that the Trump Administration's top pick for deputy director of the
U.S.CensusBureauis ThomasBrunell, author of the book Redistrictingand Representation:
Why Competitive ElectionsAre Badfor America,CongresswomanCarolyn B. Maloney (NY-
12), author of the 2020 American CensusInvestment Act and co-chair of the Congressional
CensusCaucus,issuedthe following statement:
"I am deeply disappointed that the Administration is consideringThomas Brunell for the
position of Deputy Director at the CensusBureau.The Deputy Director should be apolitical
and have strong managementexperience.Mr. Brunell falls far fall short in these areasand
hasgone so far as to write that 'Competitive Electionsare Badfor America'. Someonewho
~oesn't seem to believe in democracyshouldn't be allowed anywhere near the federal
agencythat is at the heart of our democratic system.The 2020 Censusis already in
jeopardy and a pick like this will only make things worse."

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s Tue11/21,5:44 PM
TaraTadlock(CENSUS/OCIA
FED); AlissaA Bonner (CENSUiS/OCIA
FED+l more

Given the fairly large amount of press attention that Census received today about potential
appointments and our budget , I'd like to ask everyone to pitch in and help monitor all avenues
of media relating to those two topics .

I'm certainly not Mr. Social Media or Mr Quorum, so I need any assistance I can get monitoring
those mediums. I'd like to capture everything we can, including tweets, press releases,floor
statements and probably things that you are aware of that I am not.

The point of this is to provide this information to Alan, s,o that he can keep senior leadership
apprisedof developmentsasthey occur.

Many thanks for anything that you can capture!

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Sara Buettner Connelly (CENSUS/OCIA FED} Reply I


Wed 11/ 22, 12:45 PM
TaraTadlock (CENSUS / OCIA FED); AlissaA Bonner(CENSUS/OCIAFED+l more

(SEnding this now)

https://twitter .com/RepGraceMeng/status/933386834545168389

SaraConnelly
CongressionalAffairs Specialist
Office of Congressionaland Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA)
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov
Connectwith us on SocialMedia

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s Wed 11/22,12:50 PM
SaraBuettnerConnelly(CENSUS/OCIA
FED); +3 more

Thanks very much, Sara! This looks good.

Tara will reach out to you on the process aspect.

Thanks again,

Stuart

On Nov 22, 2017, at 11:10 AM, Sara Buettner Connelly (CENSUS/OCIA FED)
<sara.buettner.connelly@census.gov> wrote:

Stuart,

I hope you are well. In response to your email yesterday to us I'm forwarding this email of
"alerts" from Quorum. I try to daily send a "roll-up" of all instances of a lawmaker mentioning
census +/-ACS.Over time Tara has asked/approved me to add more CAO staff to the distro.

The media/etc sources are listed below, some more applicable than others. I will also send a roll-
up today (so far there's only Sen. Bennett's tweet and facebook post from last night) . I'm happy
to Include you on that email and any future emails if that's of interest .

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Statements

Press Release

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Floor Statement

Dear Colleague Letter

Newslettersto Constituents

Letter
Social

Tweet

FacebookPost

MediumPost

lnstagramPost

YouTubeVideo
Reports

GAO Report

CRS Report

CBO Report

CommitteeReport
White House Documents

ExecutiveOrder

White House Press Briefing

White House Proclamation

PresidentialMemorandum
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CommitteeDocument

Live Transcript Document

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CongressionalAffairs Specialist

Office of Congressionaland Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA)

U.S. CensusBureau

Office 301.763.5720

sara.buettner.connelly@census.gov

census.gov

Connectwith us on SocialMedia

From:SaraBuettner Connelly (CENSUS/OCIA FED)


Sent: Tuesday,November 21, 2017 4:33 PM
To: Tara Tadlock(CENSUS/OCIA FED)
Cc: Alan Lang(CENSUS/OCIA FED);Jennifer Shopkorn (CENSUS/OCIAFED);AlissaA Bonner (CENSUS/OCIA
FED);Mark G Dorsey(CENSUS/OCIA FED);Nicole Y Thomas-Hawkins(CENSUS/OCIA FED);Trina D Walker
(CENSUS/DEPDIR FED)
Subject:Quorum Alerts from today

Tara asked me to also search tomorrow first thing.

POLITICOARTICLE

Tweet from Rep. Lacy Clay (D-M0-1) I US House


November 21, 2017

#Census should not be about po litics, its about doing what the #Constitution
requires ...counting everyone, including minorities and new immigrants . #FullCount #Census2020
Leading Trump Census pick causes alarm via @POLITICO

Tweet from Sen. Jeff Merkley {D-OR) I US Senate


November 21, 2017

RT @blakehounshell : Can't make it up : The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author of
a book called "Redistr icting and Repre... https :// t .co/El 75sB2m4r

https://outlook.office365.com/owa/ 11/30/2017
Re: Quorum Alerts from today Page 4 of ,6

Facebook Post from Rep. Donald McEachin (D-VA-4) I US House


November 21, 2017

https://www .politico.com/story/2017 /11/21/trump-census-pick-ca uses-alarm-2525 71

Tweet from Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) I US House


November 21, 2017

Pay attention folks: it appears th is administration is considering politicizing the census to impact
the drawing of congressional districts. In states like NC, we know all too well the consequences of
politicizing our electoral process.

Facebook Post from Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) I US House


November 21, 2017 I 2 Shares
Pay attention folks: it appears this administration is considering politicizing the census to impact
the drawing of congressional districts. In states like NC, we know all too well the consequences of
politicizing our electoral process.

https://www.politico.com/story/2017 /ll/21/trump-census -pick-causes-alarm-252571

Rep. Maloney on Rumored Appointment of Thomas Brunell to U.S. Census Bureau

Press Release from Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12) I US House on November 21, 2017

In response to reports that the Trump Administration's top pick for deputy director of the U.S.
Census Bureau is Thomas Brunell, author of the book Redistricting and Representation: Why
Competitive Elections Are Bad for America, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), author
of the 2020 American Census Investment Act and co-chair of the Congressional Census Caucus,
issued the following statement:

"I am deeply disappointed that the Administration is considering Thomas Brunell for the position
of Deputy Director at the Census Bureau. The Deputy Director should be apolitical and have
strong management experience. Mr. Brunell falls far fall short in these areas and has gone so far
as to write that 'Competitive Elections are Bad for America'. Someone who doesn't seem to
believe in democracy shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the federal agency that is at the heart
of our democratic system. The 2020 Census is already in jeopardy and a pick like this will only
make things worse."

https://outlook.office365.com/owa/ 11/30/2017
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CITESCENSUSDATA

Facebook Post from Rep. Don Beyer CD-VA-8) I US House

November 21, 2017 I 6 Likes I 9 Shares


Nonpartisan Tax Policy Center estimates that 82 million households would see tax hikes under
the Senate GOP tax bill in a decade. The US Census Bureau says there are only 126 million US
households, total.

Hurting the middle class to cut taxes for millionaires and billiona ires.

http://www .taxpolicycenter .org/publicat ions/distributional-analysis-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-passed-


senate -finance -com mittee/ful l

REP.ROSENCO-SPONSORSLEGISLATIONTO HELPVETERANSSTART SMALL BUSINESSES

Press Release from Rep. Jacklyn "Jacky" Rosen (D-NV-3) I US House on November 21, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03) released the following
statement after co-sponsoring the Veterans Job Opportunity Act (H.R. 3345). This legislation,
introduced by Rep. Al Lawson (FL-5), would establish a small business start-up tax credit for
veterans who create businesses in underserved communities. According to the U.S. Census
Bureau, more than one in 10 small businesses in Nevada are Veteran-owned, with over 23,000
Veteran-owned businesses helping to create jobs and stimulate the economy . "Part of keeping
our promise to our veterans is helping our heroes transition back to civilian life when they return
home from the ir service," said Rosen. ''This bill gives our veterans a tax credit and helps them
build towards the American dream of opening a small business they can call their own. I am proud
to cosponsor this bill, which will not only benefit our veterans but will help create jobs and
provide an economic stimulus in our underserved communities." BACKGROUND:The Veterans Job
Opportunity Act, H.R. 3345, would provide a 15% tax credit for veterans who open a small
business in underserved communities and allows the tax credit to be claimed for the purchase or
lease of property, equipment, and mater ials in the creation of a small business.

###

Sara Connelly

Congressional Affairs Specialist

Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA)

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, ·,

U.S. Census Bureau

Office 301.763.5720

Cell-

sara.buettner.connelly@census.gov

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I attached them as copies rather than onedrive. The state one took literally 3 seconds but I'll
need a bit more time to put it in the format as the Federal one. Be aware that not every single
one is about the politico article . And I may have misled you about the number of state-level
alerts--there's only 21.

SaraConnelly
CongressionalAffairs Specialist
Office of Congressionaland Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA)
U.S.CensusBureau

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POLITICO
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Tweet from Rep.GraceMeng (D-NY-6)I USHouse

9:28 AM - 22 Nov 2017 I 11 Retweets 26 Likes

I've asked @POTUSto not appoint Thomas Brunell as deputy director of the U.S.#CensusBureau.We
need experienced and nonpartisan individuals to fill key positions at the agency and Thomas Brunell does
not possessthose qualifications.

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FacebookPostfrom Sen.Michael Bennet(D-CO) I USSenate

November 21, 2017 I 23 Likes I 8 Shares

The censusis a vital part of our vibrant democracy.We need a director who is committed to acting
impartially and ensuringfull participation.

https:llwww.politico.com/story/2017/11/21/trump-census-pick-causes-alarm-252571

Tweet from Sen. Michael Bennet(D-CO) I USSenate

November 21, 2017

The censusis a vital part of our vibrant democracy.We need a director who is committed to acting
impartially and...

Tweet from Rep.LacyClay(D-MO-1) I USHouse


November 21, 2017

#Census should not be about politics, its about doing what the #Constitution requires ... counting
everyone, including minorities and new immigrants. #FullCount #Census2020 Leading Trump Census
pick causes alarm via @POLITICO

Tweet from Sen.Jeff Merkley (D-OR)I USSenate

November 21, 2017

RT @blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author of a book
called "Redistricting and Repre... https:llt.co/E175s82m4r

FacebookPostfrom Rep.DonaldMcEachin(D-VA-4)I USHouse

November 21, 2017

https://www.politico.com/story/2017 /11/21/trump-census-pick-causes-alarm-252571

Tweet from Rep.Alma Adams(D-NC-12)I USHouse

November 21, 2017

Pay attention folks: it appears this administration is considering politicizing the census to impact the
drawing of congressional districts. In states like NC, we know all too well the consequences of politicizing
our electoral process.
FacebookPostfrom Rep.Alma Adams (D-NC-12)I USHouse

November 21, 2017 I 2 Shares

Payattention folks: it appearsthis administration is considering politicizing the censusto impact the
drawing of congressionaldistricts. In states like NC,we know all too well the consequencesof politicizing
our electoral process.

https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/21/trump-census-pick-causes-alarm-252571

Rep.Maloney on RumoredAppointment of ThomasBrunell to U.S.CensusBureau

PressReleasefrom Rep.Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12)I US Houseon November 21, 2017

In responseto reports that the Trump Administration's top pick for deputy director of the U.S.Census
Bureau is Thomas Brunell, author of the book Redistricting and Representation:Why Competitive
ElectionsAre Badfor America, CongresswomanCarolyn B. Maloney (NY-12),author of the 2020 American
CensusInvestment Act and co-chair of the CongressionalCensusCaucus,issuedthe following statement:

"I am deeply disappointed that the Administration is consideringThomas Brunell for the position of
Deputy Director at the CensusBureau.The Deputy Director should be apolitical and have strong
management experience. Mr. Brunell falls far fall short in these areas and has gone so far as to write that
'Competitive Elections are Bad for America'. Someonewho doesn't seem to believe in democracy
shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the federal agencythat is at the heart of our democratic system. The
2020 Censusis already in jeopardy and a pick like this will only make things worse."

CITESCENSUS
DATA

FacebookPostfrom Rep.Don Beyer (D-VA-8) I USHouse

November 21, 2017 I 6 Likes I 9 Shares

Nonpartisan Tax PolicyCenter estimates that 82 million householdswould see tax hikes under the Senate
GOPtax bill in a decade.The USCensusBureau saysthere are only 126 million UShouseholds,total.

Hurting the middle classto cut taxes for millionaires and billionaires.

http:ljwww.taxpolicycenter.org/publications/distributional-analysis-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-passed-senate-
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PressReleasefrom Rep.Jacklyn "Jacky"Rosen(D-NV-3) I USHouse on November 21, 2017


WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03} released the following statement after
co-sponsoring the Veterans Job Opportunity Act (H.R.3345}. This legislation, introduced by Rep. Al
Lawson (FL-5), would establish a small business start-up tax credit for veterans who create businesses in
underserved communities. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than one in 10 small businesses in
Nevada are Veteran-owned, with over 23,000 Veteran-owned businesses helping to create jobs and
stimulate the economy. "Part of keeping our promise to our veterans is helping our heroes transition back
to civilian life when they return home from their service," said Rosen. ''This bill gives our veterans a tax
credit and helps them build towards the American dream of opening a small business they can call their
own. I am proud to cosponsor this bill, which will not only benefit our veterans but will help create jobs
and provide an economic stimulus in our underserved communities." BACKGROUND:The Veterans Job
Opportunity Act, H.R. 3345, would provide a 15% tax credit for veterans who open a small business in
underserved communities and allows the tax credit to be claimed for the purchase or lease of property,
equipment, and materials in the creation of a small business.

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NH Former Rep. Susan Ford (D-NH Grafton 3}
Source Committee
Date November 22, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region New Hampshire General Court
Title
Content RT @thehill: Trump pick for top Census job claims competit ive
elections are "bad for America" https: // tco /ACcRWcRxaf
http s://t.co/p44ftN7 ARx
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Ment ions
Source URL https://twitter. com/sueford06/status/933387108546465803

OH Rep. Janine Boyd (D-OH-009}


Source Committee
Date November 22, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region Ohio General Assemb ly
Title
Content RT @EricHolder: A fair Census is vital t o our democracy. We need
an accurate count of all Americans to ensure fair redistricting . T...
http s:/ /t.co/bfUlsuSFmk
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL htt ps://twitter .com/Boyd4OH_D9/status/933356616942006273

Governor Roy Cooper (NC}


Source Committee
Date November 22, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region North Carolina General Assembly
Title
Content RT @ChadSilber : THINKABOUTTHIS: 93,643 people in
@RockinghamCoNC, according to the 20 10 cens us . 10
million painkillers prescribed ... https: // t.co/Z ZdYDZIGad
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL http s ://twitt er.com/NCAGO/stat us /9333296945938 14530
SC Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D-SC-066)
Source Committee
Date November 22, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region South Carolina Legislature
Title
Content RT @Shareblue: Trump is planning to rig the Census itself in
order to rig future elections This needs MOREINVESTIGATION ....
http s:// t.co/BLWR7QCsge
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https ://tw itter .com/g cobbhunter /status/933324619842555907

MN Sen. Susan Kent (D-MN-053)


Source Committee
Date November 22, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region Minnesot a State Legislature
Title
Content RT @EricHolder: A fair Census is vita l to our democracy . We need
an accurate count of all Americans to ensure fair redistricti ng. T ...
htto s:/ /t.co/ bfUlsuSFmk
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https://twitter .com/susankentmn/s tatus/9332887648640532 50

MS Sen. David Blount (D-MS-029)


Source Comm itt ee
Date November 21, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region Miss issippi Legislature
Title
Content RT @blakehounshell: Can't make it up : The leadi ng pick to run the
Census Bureau is the author of a book called "Redistricting and
Repre ... httos :/ /t.co/El 7SsB2m4r
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https: / /twitter.com/SenDavidB lount/ status/9331824668 184 16640
NH Rep. Gerald Ward {D-NH-134)
Source Committee
Date November 21, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region New Hampshire General Court
Title
Content RT @thehill: Trump pick for top Census job claims competitive
elections are "bad for America" https://t.co/ ACcRWcR.xaf
https:/ /t.c o/p44ftN7 AR.x
Issue Areas
Person Ment ions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https:/ /twi tter.com/wardports /sta tus /93318 1126260248576

NH Sen. David Watters {D-NH-004)


Source Committee
Date November 21, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region New Hampshire General Court
Title
Content RT @nh_retirement: Decennial Retirement Commission discusses
COLAsfor NH Retirement System ret irees.#retirementsecurity
#costofliv ing https://t.co/sAPabVgh Jo
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL http s://twitter.com/SenDav idWatters/status/933135750345891846

KY Rep. Joni Jenkins (D-KY-044)


Source Committee
Date Novembe r 21, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region Kentucky General Assemb ly
Title
Content RT @blakehounshe ll: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the
Census Bureau is the author of a book called "Redistricting and
Repre ... https://t.co/E175s82m4r
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL htt ps://twitter.com/RepJoniJenkins/status/933068168884621312
OR Former Sen. Diane Rosenbaum (D-OR-021)
Source Committee
Date November 21, 20 17
Document Type Tweet
Region Oregon Legislative Assembly
Title
Content RT @EricHolder: A fair Census is vital to our democracy. We
need an accurate count of all Americans to ensure fair
redistricting. T... https:/ /t.co/bfU lsuSFmk
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https://twitter.com/Sendiane/status/933055148305219589

NC Rep. Graig Meyer (D-NC-050)


Source Committee
Date November 21, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region North Carolina General Assembly
Title
Content RT @blakehounshe ll: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run
the Census Bureau is the author of a book called "Redistricting
and Repre ... https://t.co/El 7SsB2m4r
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https://twitter.com/GraigMeyer/status/933019421597208577

OR Former Sen. Diane Rosenbaum (D-OR-021)


Source Committee
Date November 21, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region Oregon Legislative Assembly
Title
Content RT @blakehounshe ll: Can't make it up: The leading pick to
run the Census Bureau is the author of a book called
"Redistricting and Repre ... https://t.co/El 7SsB2m4r
Issue Areas
Person Mentions \

Bill Mentions
Source URL https://twitter.com/Sendiane/status/933016861951778816
SC Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter {D-SC-066)
Source Committee
Date November 21, 20 17
Document Type Tweet
Region South Carolina Legislature
Title
Content RT @AriBerman: Trump's report ed pick t o run Census, who
wrot e book called "Redistr icting and Represen tatio n: Why
Compet itive Elect... https:/ /t.co/oz lQrcCfle
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL http s:/ /tw itt er.com/gcobbhunter/status/933006404113268737

SC Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter {D-SC-066)


Source Committee
Date November 21, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region South Carolina Legislature
Title
Content RT @owillis: Trump wants man wh o literally wrote the book on
election rigging to run Cens4s Bureau https://t.co/X6ETuXhd0y
via @shareb lue
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https://twitter .com/gcobbhunter /sta tus /9330050597424 04608

GA Sen. Elena Parent (D-GA-042)


Source Committee
Date November 21, 2017
Document Type Facebook Post
Region Georgia General Assemb ly
Title
Content I am very worried that the Trump admin is going to purpose ly mess
up the Census . This art icle shou ld terrify anyone who believes in
democracy . The potential pick wrote a book th at "Competitive
Elections are Bad for America."??!! What? We must make noise.
https:/ /t.co/E4ehGxOpk 0
Issue Areas
Person Ment ions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https: //www.facebook.co m/ 260869794068880 935453963277123
GA Sen. Elena Parent (D-GA-042}
Source Committee
Date November 21, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region Georgia General Assembly
Title
Content I am very worr ied that th e Trum p adm in is going to purposely
mess up th e Census. This article should terrify anyon ...
httos:/ /t.co/i6xdrS9qLa
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https://twitter .com/ElenaParent/st atu s/933004789218193408

DE Rep. Paul Baumbach {D-DE-023}


Source Committee
Date November 21, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region Delaware Genera l Assemb ly
Title
Content RT @ProPub lica: The Census Bureau is usually run day-to-day by a
career civil serva nt. Trump' s reported pick for the spo t? A profe s ...
http s://t.co /F4YRcrlSGK
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https://twitt er .com/PBa umbachDE/status /9329822 50265866 240

NH Rep. Clyde Carson {D-NH-089}


Source Committee
Date November 21, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region New Hampshire Genera l Court
Title
Content RT @pchowder: The definition of hating democracy ...and look
he may the head of the Census Bureau ...we are so screwed !!!...
http s:/ /t.co/91 j8p9 hbRH
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https :/ /tw itter.com/ nhhikerS0 / status/93 298136139217715 2
NH Rep. Marjorie Porter (D-NH-046}
Source Committee
Date November 21, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region New Hampshire General Court
Title
Content RT @blakehounshell: Can't make it up : The leading pick to run
the Census Bureau is the author of a book called "Redistricting
and Repre ... https://t.co/El 75sB2m4r
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https: //twitter.com/nhrepPorter/status/932980525387714562

DE Rep. Debra Heffernan (D-DE-006}


Source Committee
Date November 21, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region Delaware General Assembly
Title
Content RT @blakehoun she ll: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the
Census Bureau is the author of a book called "Redistricting and
Reore ... https:/ ft.co /El 75s B2m4r
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https://twitter .com/debraheff ernan/status/932980275520397312

AZ Sen. Juan Mendez (D-AZ-026}


Source Committee
Date November 21, 2017
Document Type Tweet
Region Arizona State Legislature
Title
Content RT @blakeho un she ll: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run
the Census Bureau is the author of a book called "Redistricting
and Repre ... https:/ /t.co/El 75sB2m4r
Issue Areas
Person Mentions
Bill Mentions
Source URL https ://twitter .com/mende zforaz/st atus/932976993968279552
~e : Congressional Alerts Page 1 of3

Re:CongressionalAlerts

Alan Lang (CENSUS/OCIAFED) Reply I


Wed11/22, 2:27 PM
SaraBuettnerConnelly (CENSUS
/ OCIAFED); +4 more

This is awesome. Thanks so much.

Tara please coordinate with Stuart on the daily distrib1,1tion.

Thanks again.

Alan Lang
Acting Ch_ief, Office of Congressional and
lnte~govemmental Affairs , U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Department of Commerce
Office : 301-763-1950

Connect with us: ~ ID iaJ~

From: SaraBuettner Connelly(CENSUS/OCIA FED)


Sent: Wednesday,November22, 2017 2:09 PM
To: Alan Lang(CENSUS/OCIA FED);TaraTadlock(CENSUS / OCIAFED);Stuart P DurstJr (CENSUS/OCIA
FED)
Cc:AlissaA Bonner (CENSUS/OCIA FED);Mark G Dorsey(CENSUS/OCIA FED)
Subject: Re: CongressionalAlerts

Alan,

Tara asked me to send this. I hope this is what you were looking for .

Sara Connelly
CongressionalAffairs Specialist
Office of Congressionaland Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA)
U.S. CensusBureau

Office 301.763.5720
Cell

https ://outlook.office365 .com/ow 11/30/2017


Re: CongressionalAlerts Page 2 oft-

sara.buettner.connelly@census.gov

census.gov
Connectwith us on SocialMedia

From:Alan Lang (CENSUS/OCIA FED)


Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 20171:39:34 PM
To: Tara Tadlock (CENSUS/OCIA FED);Stuart P Durst Jr (CENSUS/OCIAFED)
Cc: Sara Buettner Connelly (CENSUS/OCIA FED); Alissa A Bonner (CENSUS/OCIA
FED);Mark G Dorsey
(CENSUS/OCIA FED)
Subject:Re: CongressionalAlerts

For the headings, let's go with:

OCIADally Update

CAOAlerts: 11/22/17

IAOAlerts: 11/22/17

Thanks, everyone!

Alan Lang
Acting Chief, Office of Congressionaland
IntergovernmentalAffairs, U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Departmentof Commerce
Office: 301-763-1950
Connect with us: lfll flJ iaj ~

From:Tara Tadlock (CENSUS/OCIA FED)


Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 1:33 PM
To: Alan Lang (CENSUS/OCIA FED);Stuart P Durst Jr (CENSUS/OCIA FED)
Cc: Sara Buettner Connelly (CENSUS/OCIA FED); Alissa A Bonner (CENSUS/OCIA
FED);Mark G Dorsey
(CENSUS/OCIA FED)
Subject:CongressionalAlerts

Alan and Stuart,

let me know if this fits what you were looking for.

https://outlook.office365.com/ow 11/30/2017
. Re: CongressionalAlerts Page 3 of3

Thanks!
Tara

Tara Tadlock
CongressionalAffairs Office Branch Chief
Office of Congressionaland IntergovernmentalAffairs (OCIA)
U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Departmentof Commerce
Office: 301-763-7798
Cell:
tara.a.tadlock@census.gov
census.gov Connectwith us on Social Media

https ://outlook .office365 .com/owa/ 11/30/2017


Congressional Alerts Regarding Thomas Brunnell

POLITICOArticle on Thomas Brunnell: https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/21/trump-


census-pick-causes-alarm-252571

Tweet from Representative Grace Meng ID-NY-6} I U.S. House


November 22, 2017

Tweet from Representative Lacy Clay ID-M0-1} I U.S. House


November 21, 2017
#Census should not be about politics, it's about doing what the #Constitution
requires ...counting everyone, including minorities and new immigrants. #FullCount
#Census2020 Leading Trump Census pick causes alarm via@POLITICO

Tweet from Senator Jeff Merkley ID-OR} I U.S. Senate


November 21, 2017
RT @blakehounshell:Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistrictingand Repre... https://t.co/El75sB2m4r

Facebook Post from Representative Donald McEachin ID-VA-4} l U.S. House


November 21, 2017
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/21/trump-census-pick-causes-alarm-252571

Tweet from Representative Alma Adams ID-NC-12} I U.S. House


November 21, 2017
Pay attention folks: it appears this administrationis consideringpoliticizing the census to impact
the drawing of congressional districts. In states like NC, we know all too well the consequences
of politicizing our electoral process.

Facebook Post from Representative Alma Adams ID-NC-12} I U.S. House


November 21, 201712 Shares
Pay attention folks: it appears this administrationis consideringpoliticizing the census to impact
the drawing of congressional districts. In states like NC, we know all too well the consequences
of politicizing our electoral process.
https://www.politico.com/story/2017 /l 1/21/trump-census-pick-causes-alarm-252571

Tweet from Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12} I U.S. House


November 21, 2017
Someone who doesn't seem to believe in democracy shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the
federal agency that is at the heart of our democratic system. The #2020Census is already in
jeopardy and a pick like this will only make things worse.

Representative Maloney on Rumored Appointment of Thomas Brunell to U.S. Census


Bureau
Press Release from Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12) I US House on November 21, 2017
In response to reports that the Trump Administration's top pick for deputy director of the U.S.
Census Bureau is Thomas Brunell, author of the book Redistricting and Representation: Why
Competitive Elections Are Bad for America, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12),
author of the 2020 American Census Investment Act and co-chair of the Congressional Census
Caucus, issued the following statement:
"I am deeply disappointed that the Administration is considering Thomas Brunell for the position
of Deputy Director at the Census Bureau. The Deputy Director should be apolitical and have
strong management experience. Mr. Brunell falls far fall short in these areas and has gone so far
as to write that 'Competitive Elections are Bad for America'. Someone who doesn't seem to
believe in democracy shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the federal agency that is at the heart
of our democratic system. The 2020 Census is already in jeopardy and a pick like this will only
make things worse."

INTERGOVERNMENTAL ALERTS

Tweet from Former NH Rep. Susan Ford (D-NH Grafton 3)


November 22, 2017
RT @thehill: Trump pick for top Census job claims competitive elections are "bad for America"
https://t.co/ACcRWcRxafhttps://t.co/p44ftN7ARx

Tweet from OH Rep. Janine Boyd <D-OH-009)


November 22, 2017
RT @EricHolder: A fair Census is vital to our democracy. We need an accurate count of all
Americans to ensure fair redistricting. T ... https:/ /t.co/bfl.Jlsu5Fmk
Tweet from Governor Roy Cooper (NC)
November 22, 2017
RT @ChadSilber: THINK ABOUT THIS: 93,643 people in @RockinghamCoNC, according to
the 2010 census. 10 million painkillers prescribed ... https://t.co/ZZdYDZIGad

Tweet from SC Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D-SC-066)


November 22, 2017
RT@Shareblue: Trump is planning to rig the Census itself in order to rig future elections This
· needs MORE JNYESTIGATION .... https://t.co/BLWR7OCsge

Tweet from MN Sen. Susan Kent {D-MN-053)


November 22, 2017
RT@EricHolder: A fair Census is vital to our democracy. We need an accurate count of all
Americans to ensure fair redistricting. T ... https://t.co/bfl.Jlsu5Fmk

Tweet from MS Sen. David Blount <D-MS-029)


November 21, 2017
RT@blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistricting and Repre ... https://t.co/El 75sB2m4r
Tweet from NH Rep. Gerald Ward <D-NH-134)
November 21, 2017
RT @thehill: Trump pick for top Census job claims competitive elections are "bad for America"
https://t.co/ACcRWcRxafhttps://t.co/p44ftN7ARx

Tweet from NH Sen. David Watters (D-NH-004)


November 21, 2017
RT @nh_retirement: Decennial Retirement Commission discusses COLAs for NH Retirement
System retirees.#retirementsecurity #costofliving https:/ /t.co/sAPab VghJo

Tweet from KY Rep. Joni Jenkins (D-KY-044)


November 21, 2017
RT@blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistricting and Repre ... https://t.co/El 75sB2m4r

Tweet from OR Former Sen. Diane Rosenbaum (D-OR-021)


November 21, 2017
RT @EricHolder: A fair Census is vital to our democracy. We need an accurate count of all
Americans to ensure fair redistricting. T ... https://t.co/bfl.Jlsu5Fmk

Tweet from NC Rep. Graig Meyer (D-NC-050)


November 21, 2017
RT@blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistricting and Repre ... https://t.co/El 75sB2m4r

Tweet from OR Former Sen. Diane Rosenbaum (D-OR-021)


November 21, 2017
RT@blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistricting and Repre ... https://t.co/El 75sB2m4r

Tweet from SC Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D-SC-066)


November 21, 2017
RT@AriBerman: Trump's reported pick to run Census, who wrote book called "Redistricting
and Representation: Why Competitive Elect... https://t.co/ozlOrcCfle

Tweet from SC Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D-SC-066)


November 21, 2017
RT @owillis: Trump wants man who literally wrote the book on election rigging to run Census
Bureau https://t.co/X6ETuXhd0y via @shareblue

Tweet from GA Sen. Elena Parent (D-GA-042)


November 21, 2017
I am very worried that the Trump admin is going to purposely mess up the Census. This article
should terrify anyone who believes in democracy. The potential pick wrote a book that
"Competitive Elections are Bad for America."??!! What? We must make noise.
https://t.co/E4ehGxOpk0

Tweet from GA Sen. Elena Parent (D-GA-042)


November 21, 2017


I am very worried that the Trump admin is going to purposely mess up the Census. This article
should terrify anyon... https://t.co/i6xdrS9gLg

Tweet from DE Rep. Paul Baumbach (D-DE-023)


November 21, 2017
RT @ProPublica:The Census Bureau is usually run day-to-dayby a career civil servant.
Trump's reported pick for the spot? A profes... https://t.co/F4YRcr15GK

Tweet from NH Rep. Clyde Carson (D-NH-089)


November 21, 2017
RT @pchowder:The definition of hating democracy...and look he may the head of the Census
Bureau...we are so screwed!!!...https://t.co/91j8p9hbRH

Tweet from NH Rep. Marjorie Porter (D-NH-046)


November 21, 2017
RT@blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistrictingand Repre... https://t.co/El75sB2m4r

Tweet from DE Rep. Debra Heffernan (D-DE-006)


November 21, 2017
RT @blakehounshell:Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistrictingand Repre... https://t.co/El75sB2m4r

Tweet from AZ Sen. Juan Mendez (D-AZ-026)


November 21, 2017
RT @blakehounshell:Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistrictingand Repre... https://t.co/E175sB2m4r
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I wanted to share with you what OCIA is tracking regarding Federal and State lawmakers in the
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Please let us know if you have any quest ions, and we will continue to track and update this
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POLITICO Article on Thomas Bl'Ul1Ilell:https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/21/trump-


census-pick-causes-alarm-252571

CAO Alerts: 11/22/17

Tweet from Representative Grace Meng ID-NY-6) I U.S. House


November 22, 2017

Tweet from Representative Lacy Clay {D-M0-1) I U.S. House


November 21, 2017
#Census should not be about politics, it's about doing what the #Constitution
requires ...counting everyone, including minorities and new immigrants. #FullCount
#Census2020 Leading Trump Census pick causes alarm via @POLITICO

Tweet from Senator Jeff Merkley ID-OR) I U.S. Senate


November 21, 2017
RT @blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistricting and Repre ... https://t.co/El 75sB2m4r

Facebook Post from Representative Donald McEachin <D-VA-4} I U.S. House


November 21, 2017
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/21/trump-census-pick-causes-alarm-252571

Tweet from Representative Alma Adams ID-NC-12} I U.S. House


November 21, 2017
Pay attention folks: it appears this administration is considering politicizing the census to impact
the drawing of congressional districts. In states like NC, we know all too well the consequences
of politicizing our electoral process.

FacebookPost from Representative Alma Adams (D-NC-12} I U.S. House


November 21, 2017 I 2 Shares
Pay attention folks: it appears this administration is considering politicizing the census to impact
the drawing of congressional districts. In states like NC, we.know all too well the consequences
of politicizing our electoral process.
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/21/trump-census-pick-causes-alarm-252571

Tweet from Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12} I U.S. House


November 21, 2017
Someone who doesn't seem to believe in democracy shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the
federal agency that is at the heart of our democratic system. The #2020Census is already in
jeopardy and a pick like this will only make things worse.
Representative Maloney on Rumored Appointment of Thomas Brunell to U.S. Census
Bureau
Press Release from Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12) IUS House on November 21, 2017
In response to reports that the Trump Administration's top pick for deputy director of the U.S.
Census Bureau is Thomas Brunell, author of the book Redistrictingand Representation:Why
CompetitiveElections Are Bad for America, CongresswomanCarolyn B. Maloney (NY-12),
author of the 2020 American Census InvestmentAct and co-chair of the CongressionalCensus
Caucus, issued the following statement:
"I am deeply disappointed that the Administrationis consideringThomas Brunell for the position
of Deputy Director at the Census Bureau. The Deputy Director should be apolitical and have
strong management experience. Mr. Brunell falls far fall short in these areas and has gone so far
as to write that 'Competitive Elections are Bad for America'. Someone who doesn't seem to
believe in democracy shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the federal agency that is at the heart
of our democratic system. The 2020 Census is already in jeopardy and a pick like this will only
make things worse."

IAO Alerts: 11/22/17

Tweet from Former NH Rep. Susan Ford <D-NHGrafton 3)


November 22, 2017
RT @thehill: Trump pick for top Censusjob claims competitiveelections are "bad for America"
https:/It.co/ACcRWcRxaf https://t.co/p44ftN7ARx

Tweet from OH Rep. Janine Boyd (D-OH-009)


November 22, 2017
RT @EricHolder:A fair Census is vital to our democracy.We need an accurate count of all
Americansto ensure fair redistricting.T ... https://t.co/bfl.Jlsu5Fmk
Tweet from Governor Roy Cooper (NC)
November 22, 2017
RT @ChadSilber:THINK ABOUT THIS: 93,643 people in @RockinghamCoNC,according to
the 2010 census. 10 million painkillers prescribed... https://t.co/ZZdYDZIGad

Tweet from SC Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter{D-SC-066)


November 22, 2017
RT @Shareblue:Trump is planning to rig the Census itself in order to rig future elections This
needs MORE INVESTIGATION.... htt,ps://t.co/BLWR7OCsge

Tweet from MN Sen. Susan Kent (D-MN-053)


November 22, 2017
RT@EricHolder: A fair Census is vital to our democracy.We need an accurate count of all
Americansto ensure fair redistricting. T... htt,ps://t.co/bfl.Jlsu5Fmk

Tweet from MS Sen. David Blount (D-MS-029)


November 21, 2017
RT@blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistricting and Repre ... https://t.co/El 75sB2m4r
Tweet from NH Rep. Gerald Ward (D-NH-134)
November 21, 2017
RT @thehill: Trump pick for top Census job claims competitive elections are "bad for America"
https://t.co/ ACcRW cRxaf https://t.co/p44ftN7 ARx

Tweet from NH Sen. David Watters (D-NH-004)


November 21, 2017
RT @nh_retirement: Decennial Retirement Commission discusses COLAs for NH Retirement
System retirees.#retirementsecurity #costofliving https://t.co/sAPab V ghJo

Tweet from KY Rep. Joni Jenkins (D-KY-044)


November 21, 2017
RT@blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistricting and Repre ... https://t.co/El 75sB2m4r

Tweet from OR Former Sen. Diane Rosenbaum (D-OR-021)


November 21, 2017
RT@EricHolder: A fair Census is vital to our democracy. We need an accurate count of all
Americans to ensure fair redistricting. T ... https://t.co/bfUlsuSFmk

Tweet from NC Rep. Graig Meyer (D-NC-050)


November 21, 2017
RT@blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistricting and Repre ... https://t.co/El 75sB2m4r

Tweet from OR Former Sen. Diane Rosenbaum (D-OR-021)


November 21, 2017
RT@blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistricting and Repre ...-https://t.co/El 75sB2m4r

Tweet from SC Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D-SC-066)


November 21, 2017
RT@AriBerman: Trump's reported pick to run Census, who wrote book called "Redistricting
and Representation: Why Competitive Elect. .. https://t.co/ozlOrcCfle

Tweet from SC Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D-SC-066)


November 21, 2017
RT @owillis: Trump wants man who literally wrote the book on election rigging to run Census
Bureau https://t.co/X6ETuXhd0y via@shareblue

Tweet from GA Sen. Elena Parent (D-GA-042)


November 21, 2017
I am very worried that the Trump admin is going to purposely mess up the Census. This article
should terrify anyone who believes in democracy. The potential pick wrote a book that
.. J

"Competitive Elections are Bad for America."??!! What? We must make noise.
https:/ /t.co/E4ehGxOpk0

Tweet from GA Sen. Elena Parent (D-GA-042)


November 21, 2017
I am very worried that the Trump admin is going to purposely mess up the Census. This article
should terrify anyon ... https://t.co/i6xdrS9qLg

Tweet from DE Rep. Paul Baumbach <D-DE-023)


November 21, 2017
RT @ProPublica: The Census Bureau is usually run day-to-day by a career civil servant.
Trump's reported pick for the spot? A profes ... https://t.co/F4YRcrl5GK

Tweet from NH Rep. Clyde Carson (D-NH-089)


November 21, 2017
RT @pchowder: The definition of hating democracy ...and look he may the head of the Census
Bureau ...we are so screwed!!!... https://t.co/91j8p9hbRH ·

Tweet from NH Rep. Marjorie Porter (D-NH-046)


November 21, 2017
RT@blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistricting and Repre ... https://t.co/El 75sB2m4r

Tweet from DE Rep. Debra Heffernan (D-DE-006)


November 21, 2017
RT@blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistricting and Repre ... htt_ps://t.co/El75sB2m4r

Tweet from AZ Sen. Juan Mendez (D-AZ-026)


November 21, 2017
RT@blakehounshell: Can't make it up: The leading pick to run the Census Bureau is the author
of a book called "Redistricting and Repre ... J;ittps://t.co/El75sB2m4r

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