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Money are allocated based on census information. redistricting is coming up in a number of states and the number of representatives folks get in the house of reps will be determined by this census. thats real money, real policy implications. i think its always going to be a challenge to try to take a static snapshot that captures everyone in a fluid environment of race. this country was sort of forged in the fire of race and our future likely lies in it in some way, but no single, simple form ca...

Is it a distraction because of this one or two words thats on the census form, the greater good that comes out of the census may be overshadowed by just this one issue? >> well, and that greater good is important for people watching this to keep in mind, over $400 billion in federal money are allocated based on census information. redistricting is coming up in a number of states and a number of representatives that folks get in the house of reps will be determined by the census that is real mone...