Prominent New York Democrats called on President-elect George W. Bush’s nominee for commerce secretary yesterday to use scientific sampling in the new census to correct what they predict will be a ...

Try dropping the words "statistical sampling" while in conversation with a Republican politician and watch the sizzle. Why does such a nerdy blending of adjective and noun inflame GOP lawmakers like ...

Dealing a serious blow to congressional supporters of statistical sampling, a panel of Census Bureau experts Thursday recommended against using the controversial method for producing redistricting ...

Stumping on his platform of "compassionate conservatism," George W. Bush reached out to minorities, promising over and over again that he would work hard to make sure every American has a voice. Mr.