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5 things to know about the jobs report controversy that has economists defending government data

Response rates to government surveys have plummeted since COVID, but experts say that doesn't mean the numbers are wrong ...
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‘The neutrality of the agency has been eliminated:’ Stats-based feds decry BLS chief’s firing

Employees express concern Trump's firing of the commissioner, which followed a weak jobs report, will lead to future ...

In Firing the BLS Chief, Trump Escalates His Administration’s War on Data

But Trump’s firing of the BLS chief escalated his administration’s attack on information. Though researchers who rely on ...

What to know about Erika McEntarfer, the BLS commissioner fired by Trump

The BLS produces data relied on by businesses and policymakers, including the Fed.

Is the US headed toward a recession? Experts weigh in

Hiring slowed sharply over the summer, federal government data showed. The jobs report came days after fresh gross domestic ...

GOP mocks House Democrats’ request for a hearing on why Trump fired the BLS commissioner

House Democrats asked for a congressional hearing on President Donald Trump's decision to fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner Erika McEntarfer.

Fact Check: Former Labor Statistics Commisioner McEntarfer Was NOT 'Arrested By U.S. Navy JAG On Treason Charges'

Was Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer arrested by "U.S. Navy JAG" on "treason charges" related to the ...