The last decennial census recorded an overall undercount of approximately 1 percent for all persons residing in the United States. Hispanics. however. were undercounted at a rate between 56 percent nationwide. A 1985 middecennial census in Los Angeles County indicated a Hispanic undercount of 9.8 percent for that area. While the Census Bureau is considering methods to lessen the undercount. it would be unwise for us today to adopt this amendment which will only discourage Hispanics and other minority communities from participating in the census process. Also. we should assure that those who applied for legalization under the Immigration Reform and Control Act are encouraged to participate in the census. In sum. Mr.
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