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But economists said there are ways that a politically minded B.L.S. commissioner could influence the numbers over time in subtle or less subtle ways.
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Economists said a politically minded B.L.S. commissioner could influence numbers over time.
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    "organization": "B.L.S."
}
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September 12, 2025 at 1:37 AM (5 days ago)
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September 12, 2025 at 1:37 AM (5 days ago)

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Trump's nomination of E.J. Antoni to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics sparks criticism from economists across the political spectrum who fear political interference. Antoni's lack of relevant experience and history of partisan commentary raise concerns about data integrity.

US Politics
Economics
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Donald Trump
Political Appointments
Economic Data
Political Interference

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