U.S. Census mounts campaign-like effort in Memphis

By Bill Dries, Daily Memphian Updated: February 03, 2020 6:42 AM CT | Published: February 02, 2020 4:05 AM CT

The recent formal opening of the local U.S. Census office came as new immigration restrictions are finding a place in presidential campaign rhetoric.

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Bill Dries covers city government and politics. He is a native Memphian and has been a reporter for more than 40 years.

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