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BLS is hiring a Research Assistant (GS-7). Closes on Aug 10. www.usajobs.gov/job/878859900
Research AssistantThe Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making. The position is lo...www.usajobs.govCOPAFS is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors: Mark Mather, Peggy Carr, and Rob Santos. These accomplished leaders bring a wealth of experience in federal statistics, data user concerns, and a deep knowledge of the federal statistical system. copafs.org/copafs-welco...
COPAFS Welcomes Three New Members to the Board of Directors – Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statisticscopafs.orgJoint Statement from @apduorg.bsky.social @popassocamerica.bsky.social @icpsr.bsky.social @copafs.bsky.social & APC on new Disclosure Avoidance Rules from Commerce. copafs.org/apc-apdu-cop...
APC, APDU, COPAFS, ICPSR, and PAA Statement on Commerce’s Disclosure Avoidance for Statistical Products – Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statisticscopafs.orgFriends of BLS supports the bipartisan AI Data Act. "Artificial intelligence is transforming work in real time, and policymakers need reliable, timely data to understand what is changing, where, and why," says Friends of BLS Co-Chairs. www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2026...
Friends of BLS Applauds Bipartisan AI Data Act for Strengthening Federal Labor Market Statistics — The Friends of the Bureau of Labor StatisticsWashington, D.C. — Friends of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (FoBLS) today announced its support for the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Data Authorization and Transparency (AI DATA) Act of ...www.friendsofbls.orgConcerning news regarding using DP for federal statistics (AKA public data). Coarsening or suppression will be the new privacy safeguards of choice. This has implications well beyond the Commerce Dept.
Hansi Lo Wang (he/him)NEW: The Trump administration is banning one of the Census Bureau's main ways of protecting the confidentiality of people's responses to the #2030Census and other surveys — added statistical "noise," or data for fuzzing survey results www.commerce.gov/opog/disclos...
The Senate has scheduled the confirmation hearing for BLS Commissioner nominee, Brett Matsumoto, for Wednesday, June 10. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US Senate to hold confirmation hearing for BLS commissioner nominee next weekThe U.S. Senate's Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee will hold a confirmation hearing next Wednesday for Brett Matsumoto, the White House's nominee to head the Labor Department's Bureau...www.reuters.comGreat interview with former BLS Commissioner Bill Beach. He discusses a career in and around public service, the work at The Fiscal Lab on Capitol Hill, and the fiscal outlook of the United States. www.mercatus.org/macro-musing...
www.mercatus.orgAn important white paper has just been released which explores the deleterious effect the firing of the BLS Commissioner on Aug 1, 2025 had on the U.S. economy. Reliable statistics matter! @ericagroshen.bsky.social www.nber.org/papers/w35135
The Value of Reliable StatisticsFounded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...www.nber.orgBLS engages expert panels regarding missing Consumer Expenditure data. The panels are open to the public and will be held virtually on May 7th (NABE) & May 8th (CNSTAT). www.bls.gov/bls/bls-enga...
BLS engages expert panels regarding missing Consumer Expenditure dataBLS engages expert panels regarding missing Consumer Expenditure datawww.bls.govCOPAFS is hiring an Outreach Specialist to support the Friends of BLS. Looking for an experienced advocate with knowledge of federal economic data and strong relationships with R/D Hill offices. See details at: copafs.org/friends-of-b...
Friends of BLS – Outreach Specialist – Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statisticscopafs.orgThe Friends of BLS released a one-page summary of their FY27 Budget Priorities today. The Friends urge Congress to provide no less than $754 million for BLS in FY 2027. tinyurl.com/4ujr5d6p
tinyurl.comThe Friends of BLS have released an explanation for the causes for the annual revisions of the BLS Jobs Numbers. www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2026...
Annual Revisions for BLS Jobs Numbers Expected To Be Downward: The Causes Explained — The Friends of the Bureau of Labor StatisticsThe Friends of BLS have authored an explanation for the causes for the annual revisions of the BLS Jobs Numbers. You can access the document here .www.friendsofbls.orgThe Friends of BLS have released a statement on the nomination of Brett Matsumoto for BLS Commissioner which outlines criteria useful in evaluation of any nominee for this position. www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2026...
Statement on Brett Matsumoto’s Nomination for BLS Commissioner — The Friends of the Bureau of Labor StatisticsStatement on the Nomination of Brett Matsumoto to Serve as the 17th Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics The Bureau of Labor Statistics, a world-class 142-year-old institution, is at...www.friendsofbls.orgReducing max contact attempts to 2, would have dramatically reduced response to data collection efforts at Census.
Hansi Lo Wang (he/him)NEW: House Appropriations Committee's latest version of its Census Bureau funding bill no longer calls for altering #2030Census results used for divvying up congressional seats. The bill also no longer calls for taking away the bureau’s ability to “inquire” more than twice to get a survey response
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 4.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025 (July, August, and September), according to the initial estimate released by BEA today. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 3.8 percent. www.bea.gov
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)www.bea.govThe @asa-scipol.bsky.social will release "The Nation's Data at Risk: 2025 Report" tomorrow, Dec 10 at 7AM EST. The report will be available at the project website (link in comments). ASA will also host a webinar on the report tomorrow at 10AM EST. amstat.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Nation's Data at Risk: 2025 Report. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Join the ASA "Federal Statistics Health" project team for their release of "The Nation's Data at Risk: 2025 Report"! The report updates the team's assessment of the health of the federal statistical a...amstat.zoom.usThere is still time to Register for the COPAFS Quarterly Meeting on Dec 5. We will begin the day at 9:30AM. www.eventbrite.com/e/copafs-qua...
COPAFS Quarterly Meeting - Dec 5, 2025Join us for a lively discussion at the COPAFS Quarterly Meeting, where federal data will be the topic of the day.www.eventbrite.comRevised Release Dates for BLS Data Products. www.bls.gov/bls/2025-lap...
Revised news release dates following the 2025 lapse in appropriationsRevised news release dates following the 2025 lapse in appropriationswww.bls.govThe 2026 Privacy and Public Policy Conf. will be held on Feb 9 & 10 at Gtown Univ. The prog comm is now accepting submissions for presenters thru Dec 15. Privacy experts, researchers, data stewards, data practitioners, and public policymakers are all welcome! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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