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Serious question here: Can we trust these numbers out of this admin? I've not been super plugged into the latest news out of the BLS, but I seem to remember a l

by Balgair 3mo ago

Serious question here: Can we trust these numbers out of this admin? I've not been super plugged into the latest news out of the BLS, but I seem to remember a lot of political firings in the 'econ' part of the government. I do not mean to be glib here either or start a flame war. I am genuinely asking.

tencentshill 3mo ago
It's currently headed by a pretty by-the-books guy, after a series of trump loyalists were rejected. Next up for nomination is another boring career professional, who actually pushed back against trumps bullshit and survived. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-nominee-head-bls-supports-statistical-agencys-independence-integrity-2026-06-10/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-nominee-head-bls-supp...
- Balgair 3mo ago
  Whew! thank you!