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Trump says he'll name BLS, Fed appointments in the next 3 to 4 days
President Donald Trump plans to fill two important economic vacancies in the next 3-4 days, he said Sunday. The BLS ...
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Trump Compares ‘RIGGED’ Jobs Report to 2020 Election in Wild Rant
President Donald Trump has come out swinging against Democrats after firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief Dr. Erika ...
Until Trump Fired Her, She Was an Economist With Bipartisan Support
Erika McEntarfer led the agency that produced key data on jobs and inflation. Then July’s report showed a weakening economy, ...
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Banana republic? Trump puts credibility of US economic data on the line
Trump’s firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics raises fears for the integrity of official statistics.
White House defends firing of labor official as critics warn of trust erosion
Top economic advisers pushed back against criticism that Trump's action could undermine confidence in official U.S. economic data.
Data accuracy row: White House justifies ouster of labor official; Trump says Erika McEntarfer's actions 'scam'
White House officials defended Donald Trump's removal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics head. This action sparked worries ...
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‘Everybody Put on their Baghdad Bob Hat!’ Morning Joe Crew Rips GOP ‘Lockstep’ With Trump’s BLS Firing
Morning Joe hosts ripped Republican lawmakers for falling into “lockstep” with Trump for firing the Biden-appointed BLS Commissioner Dr. Erika McEntarfer.
Trump officials scramble to justify firing of economic statistician – as critics say ‘scary’ move is a sign of ‘authoritiarianism’
Trump’s allies defend firing of ‘propaganda’ author, but won’t echo president’s claims numbers were cooked by Biden appointee ...