Thanks to @wailinwong.bsky.social for covering this!
#econsky #jobsday #unemployment #statistics #jobs #employment #federalstatistics
#econsky #jobsday #unemployment #statistics #jobs #employment #federalstatistics
Thanks to @ericagroshen.bsky.social and @elisegould.bsky.social for chatting with me for this Jobs Friday episode on the integrity of BLS data:
www.npr.org/2025/03/07/1...
www.npr.org/2025/03/07/1...
Can ... we still trust the monthly jobs report? : The Indicator from Planet Money
Between the Trump administration wanting to change how GDP is calculated and DOGE accessing sensitive government information, statistical agencies are under the microscope. Can we still trust official...
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March 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Thanks to @wailinwong.bsky.social for covering this!
#econsky #jobsday #unemployment #statistics #jobs #employment #federalstatistics
#econsky #jobsday #unemployment #statistics #jobs #employment #federalstatistics
Join the American Statistical Association's federal statistics health project team for its release of "The Nation's Data at Risk: 2025 Report." A webinar will be held December 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Register for this impactful event: tinyurl.com/229r4ybt #STATSSKY #STATISTICS #FEDERALSTATISTICS
December 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Join the American Statistical Association's federal statistics health project team for its release of "The Nation's Data at Risk: 2025 Report." A webinar will be held December 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Register for this impactful event: tinyurl.com/229r4ybt #STATSSKY #STATISTICS #FEDERALSTATISTICS
"We call upon elected officials to respect and preserve the independence of the nation's statistical infrastructure."
#econsky #statistics #data #datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics #officialstatistics #statisticalagencies #infrastructure
#econsky #statistics #data #datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics #officialstatistics #statisticalagencies #infrastructure
August 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
"We call upon elected officials to respect and preserve the independence of the nation's statistical infrastructure."
#econsky #statistics #data #datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics #officialstatistics #statisticalagencies #infrastructure
#econsky #statistics #data #datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics #officialstatistics #statisticalagencies #infrastructure
#DOGE arrival poses new threat to #federalstatistics
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#econsky #data #economicdata @copafs.bsky.social @asa-scipol.bsky.social @apduorg.bsky.social @aaronsojourner.org @bencasselman.bsky.social @crampell.bsky.social @samsutton.bsky.social @chrisrugaber.bsky.social
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#econsky #data #economicdata @copafs.bsky.social @asa-scipol.bsky.social @apduorg.bsky.social @aaronsojourner.org @bencasselman.bsky.social @crampell.bsky.social @samsutton.bsky.social @chrisrugaber.bsky.social
Statement about Reported DOGE Activities Affecting Federal Statistics
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 21, 2025 – The following is a statement from Nick Hart, President and CEO of the Data Foundation
datafoundation.org
May 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
#datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics #officialstatistics #statisticalagencies #economicdata #CPI #unemployment #employment #JobsDay #inflation #jobs #jobsday #productivity #markets #infotech #labor #labormarket #economics #regionaldata #bigdata
August 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Want more & better #data? FILL OUT THIS FORM.
Your use examples & feedback will help #ASA assess the state of #federalstatistics, which will inform policymakers & arm advocates.
Calling all: novices to seasoned users!
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@econosky.bsky.social #econsky
Your use examples & feedback will help #ASA assess the state of #federalstatistics, which will inform policymakers & arm advocates.
Calling all: novices to seasoned users!
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February 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Want more & better #data? FILL OUT THIS FORM.
Your use examples & feedback will help #ASA assess the state of #federalstatistics, which will inform policymakers & arm advocates.
Calling all: novices to seasoned users!
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@econosky.bsky.social #econsky
Your use examples & feedback will help #ASA assess the state of #federalstatistics, which will inform policymakers & arm advocates.
Calling all: novices to seasoned users!
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@econosky.bsky.social #econsky
Amid this upheaval, might the administration’s appetite for disruption be harnessed to modernize #federalstatistics?
Nancy Potok and I have a new editorial (May 29) in Science Magazine, from @aaas.org. Check it out here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Nancy Potok and I have a new editorial (May 29) in Science Magazine, from @aaas.org. Check it out here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Fixing the US statistical infrastructure
Official government statistics are critical infrastructure for the information age. Reliable, relevant, statistical information helps businesses to invest and flourish; governments at the local, state...
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May 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Amid this upheaval, might the administration’s appetite for disruption be harnessed to modernize #federalstatistics?
Nancy Potok and I have a new editorial (May 29) in Science Magazine, from @aaas.org. Check it out here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Nancy Potok and I have a new editorial (May 29) in Science Magazine, from @aaas.org. Check it out here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Here's my take on “The Vital Importance of Good Economic Statistics”—and the threats to them.
Listen to a new @econofact.bsky.social podcast: econofact.org/podcast/the-...
#econsky #statistics #economicstatistics #BLS #federalstatistics #inflation #jobsday #jobs #data #datascience
Listen to a new @econofact.bsky.social podcast: econofact.org/podcast/the-...
#econsky #statistics #economicstatistics #BLS #federalstatistics #inflation #jobsday #jobs #data #datascience
The Vital Importance of Good Economic Statistics | Chats
A discussion with Erica Groshen on the role of the BLS, the importance of good data for decision-making, and concerns about political interference degrading the integrity of government statistics.
econofact.org
March 10, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Here's my take on “The Vital Importance of Good Economic Statistics”—and the threats to them.
Listen to a new @econofact.bsky.social podcast: econofact.org/podcast/the-...
#econsky #statistics #economicstatistics #BLS #federalstatistics #inflation #jobsday #jobs #data #datascience
Listen to a new @econofact.bsky.social podcast: econofact.org/podcast/the-...
#econsky #statistics #economicstatistics #BLS #federalstatistics #inflation #jobsday #jobs #data #datascience
More CDC Cuts :: NCHS Edition 📊🔫
At least 1/3 of the staff at the National Center for Health Statistics has been cut (and remain cut). This is catastrophic for our nation’s health data.
Say goodbye to national health statistics that you can trust, healthcare surveys, NHANES and data systems.
At least 1/3 of the staff at the National Center for Health Statistics has been cut (and remain cut). This is catastrophic for our nation’s health data.
Say goodbye to national health statistics that you can trust, healthcare surveys, NHANES and data systems.
October 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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August 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
President Trump's firing of the U.S. Commissioner of Labor Statistics ... is unquestionably wrong.
@adamposen.bsky.social
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#econsky #statistics #data #federalstatistics @aaronsojourner.org @asa-scipol.bsky.social @apduorg.bsky.social
@adamposen.bsky.social
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#econsky #statistics #data #federalstatistics @aaronsojourner.org @asa-scipol.bsky.social @apduorg.bsky.social
PIIE president Adam S. Posen's statement on government data integrity
Washington, DC—Better knowledge leads to better policies which leads to better well-being for people. That is the valid premise on which, and the purpose for which, the Peterson Institute was founded....
www.piie.com
August 7, 2025 at 6:29 AM
President Trump's firing of the U.S. Commissioner of Labor Statistics ... is unquestionably wrong.
@adamposen.bsky.social
www.piie.com/newsroom/pre...
#econsky #statistics #data #federalstatistics @aaronsojourner.org @asa-scipol.bsky.social @apduorg.bsky.social
@adamposen.bsky.social
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#econsky #statistics #data #federalstatistics @aaronsojourner.org @asa-scipol.bsky.social @apduorg.bsky.social
Re #federalstatistics: New Chief Statistician of the US-Mark Calabria on 7/10/25.
Karin Orvis remains as an OMB branch chief in OIRA, which reviews & coordinates regs, info collections, #statistics & privacy policy.
Nick Hart (The Data Foundation) says:
www.einnews.com/pr_news/8305...
#econsky
Karin Orvis remains as an OMB branch chief in OIRA, which reviews & coordinates regs, info collections, #statistics & privacy policy.
Nick Hart (The Data Foundation) says:
www.einnews.com/pr_news/8305...
#econsky
Please verify you are human.
www.einnews.com
July 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Re #federalstatistics: New Chief Statistician of the US-Mark Calabria on 7/10/25.
Karin Orvis remains as an OMB branch chief in OIRA, which reviews & coordinates regs, info collections, #statistics & privacy policy.
Nick Hart (The Data Foundation) says:
www.einnews.com/pr_news/8305...
#econsky
Karin Orvis remains as an OMB branch chief in OIRA, which reviews & coordinates regs, info collections, #statistics & privacy policy.
Nick Hart (The Data Foundation) says:
www.einnews.com/pr_news/8305...
#econsky
Everyone, PLEASE take a minute to answer this.
You will help the ASA and other advocates for #federalstatistics do an even better job in this fraught time.
Your response is AMMUNITION in the battle for lawmakers’ and public attention.
#data #datascience #datanerd #DOGE #statistics #infrastructure
You will help the ASA and other advocates for #federalstatistics do an even better job in this fraught time.
Your response is AMMUNITION in the battle for lawmakers’ and public attention.
#data #datascience #datanerd #DOGE #statistics #infrastructure
Do you use federal statistics?
Please share your feedback regardless of whether you are a federal statistics novice or a seasoned power user. We welcome examples of how you use federal statistics, suggestions to improve both the data & user experience, & more.
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Please share your feedback regardless of whether you are a federal statistics novice or a seasoned power user. We welcome examples of how you use federal statistics, suggestions to improve both the data & user experience, & more.
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Federal Statistics User Feedback Form
Calling all federal statistics users! We need your feedback as part of an ongoing project to independently examine the health of the federal statistical system.
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February 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Everyone, PLEASE take a minute to answer this.
You will help the ASA and other advocates for #federalstatistics do an even better job in this fraught time.
Your response is AMMUNITION in the battle for lawmakers’ and public attention.
#data #datascience #datanerd #DOGE #statistics #infrastructure
You will help the ASA and other advocates for #federalstatistics do an even better job in this fraught time.
Your response is AMMUNITION in the battle for lawmakers’ and public attention.
#data #datascience #datanerd #DOGE #statistics #infrastructure
Data nerds: Bookmark this timely status report!
“[W]e have witnessed reductions in...federal statistical data...Despite our grave concerns…we are confident that data users can trust the #federalstatistics ... still being released.”
#econsky @aaronsojourner.org
www.linkedin.com/posts/steve-...
“[W]e have witnessed reductions in...federal statistical data...Despite our grave concerns…we are confident that data users can trust the #federalstatistics ... still being released.”
#econsky @aaronsojourner.org
www.linkedin.com/posts/steve-...
Please see the status report we released this morning as part of our project to assess the health of the federal statistical agencies. | Steve Pierson
Please see the status report we released this morning as part of our project to assess the health of the federal statistical agencies. The report takes stock of the 2025 developments to date affecting...
www.linkedin.com
August 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Data nerds: Bookmark this timely status report!
“[W]e have witnessed reductions in...federal statistical data...Despite our grave concerns…we are confident that data users can trust the #federalstatistics ... still being released.”
#econsky @aaronsojourner.org
www.linkedin.com/posts/steve-...
“[W]e have witnessed reductions in...federal statistical data...Despite our grave concerns…we are confident that data users can trust the #federalstatistics ... still being released.”
#econsky @aaronsojourner.org
www.linkedin.com/posts/steve-...
"If the next Commissioner passes through confirmation with these principles affirmed, then the success of the BLS in coming years will be vastly more likely."
#econsky #statistics #data #datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics
#econsky #statistics #data #datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics
August 14, 2025 at 2:43 AM
"If the next Commissioner passes through confirmation with these principles affirmed, then the success of the BLS in coming years will be vastly more likely."
#econsky #statistics #data #datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics
#econsky #statistics #data #datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics
#data #datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics #officialstatistics #statisticalagencies #infrastructure
#economicdata #CPI #unemployment #employment #JobsDay #monetarypolicy #inflation #jobs #jobsday #productivity #markets #infotech #finance #labor
#economicdata #CPI #unemployment #employment #JobsDay #monetarypolicy #inflation #jobs #jobsday #productivity #markets #infotech #finance #labor
September 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
#econsky #statistics #data #datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics #officialstatistics #statisticalagencies #infrastructure
#economicdata #CPI #unemployment #employment #JobsDay #monetarypolicy #inflation #jobs #jobsday #productivity #markets
#economicdata #CPI #unemployment #employment #JobsDay #monetarypolicy #inflation #jobs #jobsday #productivity #markets
September 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
#statistics #data #datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics #officialstatistics #statisticalagencies #infrastructure
#economicdata #unemployment #employment #monetarypolicy #jobs #jobsday #markets #infotech #finance #labor #labormarket #economics
#BLS
#economicdata #unemployment #employment #monetarypolicy #jobs #jobsday #markets #infotech #finance #labor #labormarket #economics
#BLS
November 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
#CMS has postponed the #VRDC requirement indefinitely. This is big for the CMS and #NIH data use agreement. #rstats #statsky #hpss #srms #hspr #healthecon #hpsr #healthpolicy #geronsky #federalstatistics
Research Data Request & Access Policy Changes Update | ResDAC
In February 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to change how researchers access Medicare and Medicaid data to better protect controlled unclassified information. ...
resdac.org
February 12, 2026 at 1:42 AM
#CMS has postponed the #VRDC requirement indefinitely. This is big for the CMS and #NIH data use agreement. #rstats #statsky #hpss #srms #hspr #healthecon #hpsr #healthpolicy #geronsky #federalstatistics
#statistics #data #datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics #officialstatistics #statisticalagencies #infrastructure
#economicdata #economics
#regionaldata #bigdata #statedata
#BLS #BEA #Census #ERS #SOI #NASS #NCSES #ORES #EIA #NCES #NCHS #BJS #BTS
#economicdata #economics
#regionaldata #bigdata #statedata
#BLS #BEA #Census #ERS #SOI #NASS #NCSES #ORES #EIA #NCES #NCHS #BJS #BTS
September 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
#AI is rapidly reshaping how data informs decisions.
On April 30, we’re convening experts to explore what this means for #FederalStatistics — from AI tools to workforce impacts.
Register to attend: https://ow.ly/Um3g50YO7T8
On April 30, we’re convening experts to explore what this means for #FederalStatistics — from AI tools to workforce impacts.
Register to attend: https://ow.ly/Um3g50YO7T8
April 24, 2026 at 6:01 PM
#AI is rapidly reshaping how data informs decisions.
On April 30, we’re convening experts to explore what this means for #FederalStatistics — from AI tools to workforce impacts.
Register to attend: https://ow.ly/Um3g50YO7T8
On April 30, we’re convening experts to explore what this means for #FederalStatistics — from AI tools to workforce impacts.
Register to attend: https://ow.ly/Um3g50YO7T8
#statistics #data #datascience #federalstatistics #datainfrastructure #federaldata #economicstatistics #officialstatistics #statisticalagencies #infrastructure #economicdata #CPI #inflation #markets #infotech #finance #economics #consumerexpeditures #CEX #consumerspending
September 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM