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Summary BLS loses senior leaders as Trump targets agency's integrity About 12 of 35 senior leaders have left amid Trump's criticism Modernizing data collection suggested to improve response rates WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's unwarranted attacks on the integrity of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics were undermining trust in economic data and had accelerated retirements of key personnel at the agency, former BLS commissioners said on Wednesday. During a discussion at the libertarian Cato Institute, Erica Groshen and William Beach, who headed the agency under presidents of both parties, said the BLS had lost 12...

First, I'm a grandfather for the first time, and it's an amazing blessing. The country my granddaughter has come into is at a very dangerous point. The economy is teetering, but Main Street is being told it's all okay. What's problematic is the rapid decline in the last year. That unemployment rate number on Friday was a total farce, but even if it was completely honest, 7.8% is way too high for an economy that supposedly turned the corner a long time ago. The number doesn't jibe, with an economy growing at 1.3%. The only honest aspect of the report...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics (BLS) reports are closely watched for unemployment numbers and other critical economic data. A few months ago, Obama nominated far-left Erica Groshen to replace acting head, John Galvin. You've likely noticed that when figures are released from the BLS, it's a sure bet they will be "revised," and sometimes in an unbelievable manner. Well, Groshen is a former union shop steward. When it comes to unions, Groshen is a devoted activist on their behalf. She should not have the power to fiddle with labor statistics. The BLS should be a non-political appointment. Groshen is...