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‘Crazy!!’: How Labor Statistics staff reacted to Trump firing commissioner after dismal jobs report

Staff at the Bureau of Labor Statistics called President Donald Trump's firing of its commissioner “depressing” and “CRAZY!!” ...

Trump’s Pick to Lead Labor Data Agency Adds to Fears of Political Interference

By résumé alone, Dr. Antoni, 37, is an unusual pick to head the agency, which is officially a part of the Department of Labor ...

Trump to nominate longtime skeptic of Bureau of Labor Statistics as new agency head

President Donald Trump announced that he plans to nominate E.J. Antoni, the chief economist at the conservative Heritage ...

5 things to know for August 12: DC takeover, Gaza, Food stamps, Austin shooting, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ DC takeover. President Donald Trump’s ...

Why Trump's firing of labor data chief won't threaten integrity of jobs figures. Probably

Trump's replacement of labor statistics head after bad report shouldn't hurt integrity of jobs numbers. But there may still ...