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Economists stunned at Trump’s “completely unqualified” BLS pick: “Disastrously terrible”

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Tom Saler: Government workers like fired BLS commissioner are often overlooked, unappreciated

Saving taxpayer money, saving lives and finding novel solutions to meaningful problems is what government workers do every day.

Inflation expected to have increased slightly in July

The inflation report is the first major data release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) since Trump fired the ...
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Trump Hires Data Chief Who Agreed With Steve Bannon’s Call for ‘MAGA Republican’ to Control Jobs Data

Trump also accused McEntarfer of “rigging” jobs data to make him look “bad” after July’s numbers came in soft and fired her shortly after Bannon and Antoni’s conversation.

Trump Nominates Heritage Foundation Economist to Lead Statistics Agency

The night before the Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the latest inflation data, President Donald Trump took the ...
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Trump nominates conservative economist to head agency that compiles jobs, inflation data

President Donald Trump nominated a conservative economist to head the agency that compiles and publishes employment and ...
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Trump’s BLS Chief Pick Has Chilling Solution to Terrible Jobs Numbers

Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics is ready and willing to help him rig economic data.

Until Trump Fired Her, She Was an Economist With Bipartisan Support

Erika McEntarfer led the agency that produced key data on jobs and inflation. Then July’s report showed a weakening economy, ...

Trump’s decline is evident, and it could save America | Opinion

As approval ratings hit record lows and independent voters flee, even loyal Republicans privately acknowledge Trump's ...