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Reducing max contact attempts to 2, would have dramatically reduced response to data collection efforts at Census.
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
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January 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Reducing max contact attempts to 2, would have dramatically reduced response to data collection efforts at Census.
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New statement from Friends of BLS:
"Some controversy...erupted on Dec. 30 following release of a highly informative Q&A that addressed how [BLS] estimated the Nov. 2025 CPI.
We..find no reason to see the hand of politics anywhere in the Bureau’s CPI work..."
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
"Some controversy...erupted on Dec. 30 following release of a highly informative Q&A that addressed how [BLS] estimated the Nov. 2025 CPI.
We..find no reason to see the hand of politics anywhere in the Bureau’s CPI work..."
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
Co-Chairs of the Friends of BLS Statement on the CPI Estimates for November 2025 — The Friends of the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Many of the Friends of BLS follow the Bureau’s publications and press statements very closely. So do many who have not yet found the Friends but nevertheless value what BLS does, particularly in the a...
www.friendsofbls.org
January 1, 2026 at 12:40 AM
New statement from Friends of BLS:
"Some controversy...erupted on Dec. 30 following release of a highly informative Q&A that addressed how [BLS] estimated the Nov. 2025 CPI.
We..find no reason to see the hand of politics anywhere in the Bureau’s CPI work..."
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
"Some controversy...erupted on Dec. 30 following release of a highly informative Q&A that addressed how [BLS] estimated the Nov. 2025 CPI.
We..find no reason to see the hand of politics anywhere in the Bureau’s CPI work..."
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
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.
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U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
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December 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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
www.bea.gov
The @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.
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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...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The @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.
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Hard disagree. The official BLS jobs numbers are still the most reliable data we have, and it's not close. And there's no way the Administration has (yet) fiddled with its data. I promise to let you know at the first whiff of interference.
The only reliable data we are going to get on this stuff now comes from the private sector. bsky.app/profile/atru...
🚨 CNBC on latest jobs numbers: "A big miss on ADP payrolls. The private payroll company saying private payrolls shed 32,000 workers in Nov. That's the 4th negative number in past 6 months. The estimate was for +40,000, so the street was off ... this may be coming from being hammered by the tariffs"
December 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Hard disagree. The official BLS jobs numbers are still the most reliable data we have, and it's not close. And there's no way the Administration has (yet) fiddled with its data. I promise to let you know at the first whiff of interference.
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Looking forward to participating in this Congressional Briefing on U.S. birth rates with @econmsk.bsky.social & @prbdata.bsky.social's Jennifer Sciubba next week, sponsored by @popassocamerica.bsky.social.
If you're in the DC area, join us! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you're in the DC area, join us! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Looking forward to participating in this Congressional Briefing on U.S. birth rates with @econmsk.bsky.social & @prbdata.bsky.social's Jennifer Sciubba next week, sponsored by @popassocamerica.bsky.social.
If you're in the DC area, join us! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you're in the DC area, join us! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Friends of BLS letter to Congressional approps
"Bureau’s data releases affect the nation’s economy significantly & it is paramount that they remain accurate, timely, & relevant.... request that the Bureau receive the allocation determined by the House..."
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"Bureau’s data releases affect the nation’s economy significantly & it is paramount that they remain accurate, timely, & relevant.... request that the Bureau receive the allocation determined by the House..."
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December 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Friends of BLS letter to Congressional approps
"Bureau’s data releases affect the nation’s economy significantly & it is paramount that they remain accurate, timely, & relevant.... request that the Bureau receive the allocation determined by the House..."
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"Bureau’s data releases affect the nation’s economy significantly & it is paramount that they remain accurate, timely, & relevant.... request that the Bureau receive the allocation determined by the House..."
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There is still time to Register for the COPAFS Quarterly Meeting on Dec 5. We will begin the day at 9:30AM.
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COPAFS Quarterly Meeting - Dec 5, 2025
Join us for a lively discussion at the COPAFS Quarterly Meeting, where federal data will be the topic of the day.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
There is still time to Register for the COPAFS Quarterly Meeting on Dec 5. We will begin the day at 9:30AM.
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The 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!
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November 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The 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!
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PAA is hosting a Congressional Briefing on Dec 10 in 2075 Rayburn. The briefing is entitled "US Birth Rate Trends: Patterns Drivers and Implications for American Families." And yes, ice cream will be made available.
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U.S. Birth Rate Trends: Patterns, Drivers, and Implications for American Families
Please join us for an engaging presentations about U.S. fertility trends and related policies.
An expert panel of leading social scientists will discuss national and international birth rate trends ...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
PAA is hosting a Congressional Briefing on Dec 10 in 2075 Rayburn. The briefing is entitled "US Birth Rate Trends: Patterns Drivers and Implications for American Families." And yes, ice cream will be made available.
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Breaking news: The SEPTEMBER JOBS REPORT comes out on THURSDAY., Nov. 20.
BLS will announce revised news release dates on this page as they become available.
#econsky @aaronsojourner.org
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BLS will announce revised news release dates on this page as they become available.
#econsky @aaronsojourner.org
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Revised news release dates following the 2025 lapse in appropriations
Revised news release dates following the 2025 lapse in appropriations
www.bls.gov
November 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Breaking news: The SEPTEMBER JOBS REPORT comes out on THURSDAY., Nov. 20.
BLS will announce revised news release dates on this page as they become available.
#econsky @aaronsojourner.org
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BLS will announce revised news release dates on this page as they become available.
#econsky @aaronsojourner.org
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The #FriendsofBLS has posted FAQs which explain what is likely to happen with reagrd to BLS data collection and releases. both during and after the shutdown.
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
2025 Government Shutdown FAQs on BLS Data — The Friends of the Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Friends of BLS The 2025 Government Shutdown and BLS Data: Questions & Answers How will the government shutdown, which may be over by the time you read this, affect BLS data? F...
www.friendsofbls.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The #FriendsofBLS has posted FAQs which explain what is likely to happen with reagrd to BLS data collection and releases. both during and after the shutdown.
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
The #FriendsofBLS are seeking organizational and individual support for their FY26 BLS Endorsement Letter which asks for no less than the House mark of $714M for the Bureau. Link to orginizational sign-on below; individual sign-on form in comments.
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Friends of BLS FY26 Endorsement Letter Organizational Sign-on Form
November xx, 2025
The Honorable Susan Collins, Chair
Senate Appropriations Committee
Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Tom Cole, Chair
House Appropriations Committee
Washington, DC 20515
The Honora...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The #FriendsofBLS are seeking organizational and individual support for their FY26 BLS Endorsement Letter which asks for no less than the House mark of $714M for the Bureau. Link to orginizational sign-on below; individual sign-on form in comments.
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🚨It's finally here!🚨
AAPOR's Taskforce on 2024 Pre-Election Polling report is out!
Full report: /https://aapor.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AAPOR-Task-Force-on-2024-Pre-Election-Polling_Report.pdf
Executive summary: aapor.org/wp-content/u...
AAPOR's Taskforce on 2024 Pre-Election Polling report is out!
Full report: /https://aapor.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AAPOR-Task-Force-on-2024-Pre-Election-Polling_Report.pdf
Executive summary: aapor.org/wp-content/u...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🚨It's finally here!🚨
AAPOR's Taskforce on 2024 Pre-Election Polling report is out!
Full report: /https://aapor.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AAPOR-Task-Force-on-2024-Pre-Election-Polling_Report.pdf
Executive summary: aapor.org/wp-content/u...
AAPOR's Taskforce on 2024 Pre-Election Polling report is out!
Full report: /https://aapor.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AAPOR-Task-Force-on-2024-Pre-Election-Polling_Report.pdf
Executive summary: aapor.org/wp-content/u...
On Oct 23, the #FriendsofBLS hosted a webinar featuring @ericagroshen.bsky.social, @erikamcentarfer.bsky.social and Bill Beach giving an update on BLS and #FriendsofBLS activities as well as issuing a call to action.
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
VIDEO: Friends of BLS Member Webinar - Oct 2025 — The Friends of the Bureau of Labor Statistics
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Friends of BLS hosted a webinar featuring three former BLS Commissioners: Erika McEntarfer, Bill Beach, and Erica Groshen. The webinar gives an update o...
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October 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
On Oct 23, the #FriendsofBLS hosted a webinar featuring @ericagroshen.bsky.social, @erikamcentarfer.bsky.social and Bill Beach giving an update on BLS and #FriendsofBLS activities as well as issuing a call to action.
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
Dont forget to register for the #FriendsofBLS webinar this Thursday at 12p!
The #FriendsofBLS will hold a webinar on Oct 23 at noon. Former Commissioners Erica Groshen, William Beach, and Erika McEntarfer will offer updates, describe strategies, and offer a menu of concrete ways for interested members to engage with Friends of BLS.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Friends of BLS Member Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Friends of BLS Member Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Dont forget to register for the #FriendsofBLS webinar this Thursday at 12p!
The #FriendsofBLS will hold a webinar on Oct 23 at noon. Former Commissioners Erica Groshen, William Beach, and Erika McEntarfer will offer updates, describe strategies, and offer a menu of concrete ways for interested members to engage with Friends of BLS.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Friends of BLS Member Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Friends of BLS Member Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The #FriendsofBLS will hold a webinar on Oct 23 at noon. Former Commissioners Erica Groshen, William Beach, and Erika McEntarfer will offer updates, describe strategies, and offer a menu of concrete ways for interested members to engage with Friends of BLS.
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Great opinion piece in #thehill: 'Now is not the time to stop measuring food insecurity'.
"By not collecting data, we will lack a systematic understanding of the size and distribution of food insecurity in 2025 and efforts to address the need will be less effective."
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"By not collecting data, we will lack a systematic understanding of the size and distribution of food insecurity in 2025 and efforts to address the need will be less effective."
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thehill.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Great opinion piece in #thehill: 'Now is not the time to stop measuring food insecurity'.
"By not collecting data, we will lack a systematic understanding of the size and distribution of food insecurity in 2025 and efforts to address the need will be less effective."
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
"By not collecting data, we will lack a systematic understanding of the size and distribution of food insecurity in 2025 and efforts to address the need will be less effective."
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
#BLS announced this morning that the September 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be released at 8:30AM on Friday, Oct 24. No other releases will be scheduled until the federal government shutdown is over.
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September 2025 CPI Release Rescheduled
September 2025 CPI Release Rescheduled
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October 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
#BLS announced this morning that the September 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be released at 8:30AM on Friday, Oct 24. No other releases will be scheduled until the federal government shutdown is over.
www.bls.gov/bls/092025-c...
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#BLS has delayed the 2024 Consumer Expenditures Survey annual release. This is likely due to the severe understaffing in the agency.
Staff losses and hiring freeze are taking their toll.
www.bls.gov/cex/notices/...
#econsky
Staff losses and hiring freeze are taking their toll.
www.bls.gov/cex/notices/...
#econsky
Consumer Expenditures 2024 Data Release to be Rescheduled
Consumer Expenditures 2024 Data Release to be Rescheduled (9/19/2025)
www.bls.gov
September 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
#BLS has delayed the 2024 Consumer Expenditures Survey annual release. This is likely due to the severe understaffing in the agency.
Staff losses and hiring freeze are taking their toll.
www.bls.gov/cex/notices/...
#econsky
Staff losses and hiring freeze are taking their toll.
www.bls.gov/cex/notices/...
#econsky
TODAY at 2p ET: The Independent Census Scientific Advisory Committee Fall Meeting.
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Fall 2025 Meeting — Independent Census Scientific Advisory Committee (I-CSAC)
Description
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September 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
TODAY at 2p ET: The Independent Census Scientific Advisory Committee Fall Meeting.
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3 ways to honor the fearless Bureau of Labor Statistics staff
-JOIN Friends of BLS & invite others www.friendsofbls.org
-LEARN and reassure yourself & others that BLS data are good AND could be better w/ adequate support from Congress & White House
-PARTICIPATE in BLS surveys--you & your employer
-JOIN Friends of BLS & invite others www.friendsofbls.org
-LEARN and reassure yourself & others that BLS data are good AND could be better w/ adequate support from Congress & White House
-PARTICIPATE in BLS surveys--you & your employer
The Friends of the Bureau of Labor Statistics
www.friendsofbls.org
September 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
3 ways to honor the fearless Bureau of Labor Statistics staff
-JOIN Friends of BLS & invite others www.friendsofbls.org
-LEARN and reassure yourself & others that BLS data are good AND could be better w/ adequate support from Congress & White House
-PARTICIPATE in BLS surveys--you & your employer
-JOIN Friends of BLS & invite others www.friendsofbls.org
-LEARN and reassure yourself & others that BLS data are good AND could be better w/ adequate support from Congress & White House
-PARTICIPATE in BLS surveys--you & your employer
Friends of BLS Statement of Support for the BLS Mission and its Staff.
"The [benchmark data] revision reflects BLS doing its job: providing accurate, objective information regardless of political consequences."
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
"The [benchmark data] revision reflects BLS doing its job: providing accurate, objective information regardless of political consequences."
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
Statement in Support of the BLS Mission and its Fearless Leadership and Staff — The Friends of the Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Friends of BLS strongly support the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), its leadership, staff, and mission . Since its founding in 1884, BLS has been guided by first commissioner Caroll D. ...
www.friendsofbls.org
September 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Friends of BLS Statement of Support for the BLS Mission and its Staff.
"The [benchmark data] revision reflects BLS doing its job: providing accurate, objective information regardless of political consequences."
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
"The [benchmark data] revision reflects BLS doing its job: providing accurate, objective information regardless of political consequences."
www.friendsofbls.org/updates/2025...
COPAFS Statement on the Administration's Reaction to BLS Benchmark Data Revisions
"Today’s claims regarding BLS are groundless and may cause further harm to the Bureau’s ability to carry out its work."
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"Today’s claims regarding BLS are groundless and may cause further harm to the Bureau’s ability to carry out its work."
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COPAFS Statement on the Administration’s Reaction to Benchmark Data Revisions from the BLS – Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics
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September 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
COPAFS Statement on the Administration's Reaction to BLS Benchmark Data Revisions
"Today’s claims regarding BLS are groundless and may cause further harm to the Bureau’s ability to carry out its work."
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"Today’s claims regarding BLS are groundless and may cause further harm to the Bureau’s ability to carry out its work."
copafs.org/copafs-state...