65 h. ago Lack of data on government shutdown blurs US economy insights

Lack of data on government shutdown blurs US economy insights  Al Jazeera

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5 d. ago Government shutdown could delay key economic reports at an especially sensitive time

The federal government shutdown, which began overnight, will delay key reports on the U.S. economy, including a monthly snapshot of the job market, which was scheduled for release on Friday.

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5 d. ago US Department of Labor awards $86M to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in

US Department of Labor awards $86M to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in-demand, emerging industries  U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)

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5 d. ago awards $86M to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in

awards $86M to 14 states for investment in skills training programs for critical in-demand, emerging industries | U.S. Department of Labor  U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)

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6 d. ago Government Shutdown Could Delay Economic Data at a Critical Moment

“Flying blind amidst heavy fog is a dangerous proposition,” one economist said about the risks of a lapse in official statistics.

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6 d. ago Shutdown Would Halt Jobs and Inflation Reports, Labor Department Says

The Labor Department said it would suspend publication of the monthly jobs report and other major economic data if the government shuts down, including the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index, cutting off critical information for businesses, investors and The post Shutdown Would Halt Jobs and Inflation Reports, Labor Department Says appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Poll: 75 Percent Never Watch 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' or Do So Less Than Once a Month

Jimmy Kimmel lies but numbers don't. Devastating data from an Economist/YouGov poll, conducted September 19-22, says 58 percent of U.S. adults never watch "Jimmy Kimmel Live," while another 17 percent tune in less than once a month. The post Poll: 75 Percent Never Watch ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ or Do So Less Than Once a Month appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Labor Department Launches 'Project Firewall' Cracking Down on H

The Department of Labor (DOL) has launched an enforcement initiative to "ensure no employers are abusing H-1B visas at the expense of our workforce" in line with President Donald Trump's recent proclamation directing federal agencies to fix the foreign worker program. The post Labor Department Launches ‘Project Firewall’ Cracking Down on H-1B Visa Fraud appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago US Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to protect America’s highly skilled workforce

US Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to protect America’s highly skilled workforce  U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)

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2 w. ago Fired by Trump, a Former Labor Official Warns Against Politicizing Economic Data

Erika McEntarfer, in her first appearance since she was ousted from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cautioned that “economic data must be free from partisan influence.”

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3 w. ago Labor Department Inspector General to Investigate BLS Jobs, Inflation Data After Years of Revisions

The Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Inspector General (OIG) on Wednesday announced an investigation into how the jobs, inflation, and other data is collection by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The post Labor Department Inspector General to Investigate BLS Jobs, Inflation Data After Years of Revisions appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Why sharing data between tech rivals can be an effective strategy

In today's data-driven economy, firms typically guard their data as a crown jewel of competitive advantage. But new UC Davis research suggests that under certain conditions, the smartest move may be to share that data—even with rivals.

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3 w. ago Labor Department inspector general reviewing challenges to BLS economic data collection

Labor Department inspector general reviewing challenges to BLS economic data collection  Reuters

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3 w. ago US Department of Labor’s Administrative Review Board launches major website improvements to simplify appeals process for workers

US Department of Labor’s Administrative Review Board launches major website improvements to simplify appeals process for workers  U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)

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3 w. ago What the downward revision in jobs numbers indicates about the U.S. economy

What does the sharp downward revision in jobs data suggest about the health of the U.S. economy? NPR speaks with David Wessel, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.

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3 w. ago BLS revision shows U.S. job growth likely far slower than we thought

The U.S. likely added 900,000 fewer jobs in the twelve months ending in March than had been reported, according to a preliminary Labor Department report.

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3 w. ago BLS revision shows hiring was overstated by 911,000 jobs in past year

The U.S. likely added 900,000 fewer jobs in the 12 months ending in March than had been reported, according to a preliminary Labor Department report.

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3 w. ago BLS revision shows annual hiring was overstated by 911,000 jobs

The U.S. likely added 900,000 fewer jobs in the 12 months ending in March than had been reported, according to a preliminary Labor Department report.

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3 w. ago US departments of Labor, Education take next steps in implementing their workforce development partnership

US departments of Labor, Education take next steps in implementing their workforce development partnership  U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)

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