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Concerns About Excessive Paperwork Requirements and The Census form Cb-50H

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_4_4_0003

Dates

  • January 23, 1978
  • 95th (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from a constituent to James R. Jones that includes a series of letters discussing the issue of excessive paperwork requirements by the federal government. Mr. Raguse writes to Congressman James R. Jones expressing his concerns about the burden of paperwork on businesses and provides an example of a census form that he finds unnecessary. Congressman Jones responds, acknowledging the concern and explaining the purpose and importance of the economic censuses. He assures Mr. Raguse that efforts are being made to minimize the impact on businesses and offers assistance if any additional paperwork requirements are found to be burdensome. The Director of the Bureau of the Census, Manuel D. Plotkin, also writes a letter to Congressman Jones, providing more information about the purpose and process of the economic censuses and addressing concerns about confidentiality. Overall, the letters highlight the issue of excessive paperwork requirements and the efforts being made to address it.

Extent

7 pages