Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is a government agency that produces essential statistics and data related to labor economics and trends in the United States, helping to inform policymakers, businesses, and consumers.

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-50.67

0.03% April 18

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Hearing Scrutinizes Political Interference in BLS Data Practices

The House Oversight Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is set to hold a hearing on June 6, 2025, to examine allegations that Department of Labor political appointees are exerting undue influence over the Bureau of Labor Statistics' methods for collecting and disseminating employment data. The inquiry also revisits a controversial April 10, 2012 order that requires news organizations to use government-owned computer systems for drafting articles based on pre-released DOL data, raising concerns over government control and restricting journalistic independence.

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06

2025

Hearing Scrutinizes Political Interference in BLS Data Practices
-50.67

The House Oversight Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is set to hold a hearing on June 6, 2025, to examine allegations that Department of Labor political appointees are exerting undue influence over the Bureau of Labor Statistics' methods for collecting and disseminating employment data. The inquiry also revisits a controversial April 10, 2012 order that requires news organizations to use government-owned computer systems for drafting articles based on pre-released DOL data, raising concerns over government control and restricting journalistic independence.
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Public and Political Behavior

April 3

The hearing raises serious concerns about the politicization of BLS processes, as political appointees may be undermining the integrity and independence of vital labor statistics. This interference, coupled with policies that restrict journalistic freedom, reflects tendencies toward authoritarian control over public information.

Oversight Committee Examines Politicization of Job and Economic Data at Labor Department