Census Bureau's Briefing for Stakeholders on President Obama's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request On February 2, 2015, President Obama released the administration’s FY16 Budget Request, which includes funding for the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Census Bureau. On Thursday, March 12, 2015, from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. (EDT), Chief Financial Officer Joanne Crane will join Census Bureau Director John Thompson in briefing stakeholders about the Census Bureau’s funding components in the President’s budget via an online Web conference. The Census Bureau’s senior leadership also will be available to answer questions and respond to comments. Access information follows: Access the Audio:  Toll free number: 1-800-857-4620 Participant passcode: 1618041 Access Online Presentation: Please log in early, as some setup is required. An updated browser is recommended. No RSVP Required. https://censusevent.webex.com/censusevent/onstage/g.php?d=278982945&t=a The ACS provides reliable statistics that are used to make informed decisions about the future. These statistics are required by all levels of government to manage or evaluate a wide range of programs, but are also useful for research, business, education, journalism, and advocacy. If you have questions about this survey, please call our Customer Services Center on 1 (800) 923-8282.   Thank you, American Community Survey Office U.S. Census Bureau

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