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Federal data is essential to make informed decisions about our economy, society, and democracy. #CountOnStats

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Black unemployment rate was 4.7% in April 2023 -- the lowest ever recorded. (And an incredible comeback from 16.8% in May 2020). A strong jobs market gives a lot of opportunities to everyone. This is very encouraging. #jobs
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Honored to work with such an elite group to examine what federal statistical agencies do to bolster confidence in their products tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.… Citro, Auerbach, Evans, Groshen, Landefeld, Mulrow, Petska, Potok, Rothwell, Thompson, Woodworth, Wu @AmstatNews @CountOnStats

What Protects the Autonomy of the Federal Statistical Agencies? An Assessment of the Procedures in...

We assess the professional autonomy of the 13 principal U.S. federal statistical agencies. We define six components or measures of such autonomy and evaluate each of the 13 principal statistical ag...

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Ready for a challenge? The May #datainfrastructure #quiz is now available! #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #CountonStats

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Give the April #DataInfrastructure Quiz a try to raise your awareness of federal data sources & learn more about the federal statistical agencies, the backbone of the US Data Infrastructure. amstat.org/ASA/Science-Polic… @CountOnStats @AmstatNews
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Check out how the federal #government is leading the charge in promoting #dataliteracy by supporting the development of new programs: governmentciomedia.com/data-…
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Give the April #DataInfrastructure Quiz a try to raise your awareness of federal data sources & learn more about the federal statistical agencies, the backbone of the US Data Infrastructure. amstat.org/ASA/Science-Polic… @CountOnStats @AmstatNews @TransportStats
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The Data Science and Literacy Act could help schools provide #statistics and #data science #education that meets workforce and society demands and prepares future researchers. Read more about @RepHaleyStevens @RepJimBaird @RepDonBeyer @YoungKimCA’s bill: govtech.com/education/k-12/n…

New Legislation to Boost Data Science in K-12 and Higher Ed

The Data Science and Literacy Act introduced last month aims to improve, and increase access to, data science education by funding professional development, new curricula and STEM equity programs.

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This month, @BLS_gov shared U.S. airline #data that showed employment in the industry increased 0.4 percent in January. Learn more about the industry’s employment trends as it sees its 21st consecutive month of job growth from @TransportStats: bts.gov/newsroom/us-cargo-an…

U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Added 3,093 Jobs in January 2023; Employment Remains 7.8% Above...

U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment increased to 787,328 workers in January 2023, 3,093 (0.39%) more workers than in December 2022 (784,235) and 56,944 (7.80%)...

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Today @BLS_gov released #data that reveals the consumer price index rose in line with expectations to 0.4 percent in February 2023. This follows an increase of 0.5 percent in January. Read more from @CNBC: cnbc.com/2023/03/14/cpi-infl…

Inflation gauge increased 0.4% in February, as expected and up 6% from a year ago

Excluding volatile food and energy prices, core CPI increased 0.5% in February and 5.5% on a 12-month basis.

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"Robert Santos, the first person of color to permanently helm the bureau, said he is supportive of changes to the 2030 census that would paint a more multicultural picture of America’s population." @SilviaElenaFF @censusdirector @AmstatNews @CountOnStats washingtonpost.com/nation/20…

Census chief prioritizing better count of non-White populations

Census Director Robert Santos reflects on the proposed changes to the 2030 Census, which would affect Latinos, Middle Eastern and North African people.

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On #InternationalWomensDay, we remember Barbara Bryant–the first woman to hold the office of @uscensusbureau director. During her nearly four decades in survey research, she cemented a legacy as a "trailblazer" and a "champion for quality survey methods." census.gov/newsroom/blogs/di…

Remembering Barbara Bryant

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How much do you know about the federal #statistical system? We bet the March #datainfrastructure #quiz can teach you something you didn't know! #CountonStats @BEA_News @BJSgov @EIAgov @EdNCES @NCSESgov

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Give the #March Quiz a try to test your knowledge of federal data sources and learn more about the federal statistical agencies, the backbone of the US Data Infrastructure. amstat.org/policy-and-advoca… @countonstats @AmstatNews @BEA_News
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#ICYMI: Using @BLS_gov #data, @andrewvandam deduced that the last thing Americans typically do before going to sleep is watch TV. Learn what other questions #BLS and @uscensusbureau data can answer in this @washingtonpost article! washingtonpost.com/business/…

Analysis | The last thing Americans do before bed, and more!

From the Great Recession to the Great Resignation, we explore trends in job-hopping. Also: What Americans do before bed and the proper pronunciation of "data."

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The government has revised the GDP rate from October through December. The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.7% annual rate last quarter, a solid showing despite rising interest rates and high inflation. Previously, growth was estimated at 2.9%. apnews.com/article/united-st…

US revises down last quarter's economic growth to 2.7% rate

The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.7% annual rate from October through December, a solid showing despite rising interest rates and elevated inflation, the government said in a downgrade from its...

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“I now have a platform to further my life-long commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity through education data and statistics,” said @EdNCES Commissioner Peggy Carr to @AmstatNews. Read more about her inspiring #statistics career! #BlackHistoryMonth magazine.amstat.org/blog/202…
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Give the February #DataInfrastructure Quiz a try to raise your awareness of federal data sources & learn more about the federal statistical agencies, the backbone of the US Data Infrastructure. amstat.org/ASA/Science-Polic… @CountOnStats @AmstatNews @EIAgov
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Happy #PresidentsDay! Can you guess which state has produced the most U.S. presidents? Check out these #stats from the @uscensusbureau to find out! census.gov/newsroom/stories/…

Presidents’ Day: February 19, 2024

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"Where survey fatigue may pose a real threat is in government statistics that everyone from policymakers at the Federal Reserve to traders on Wall Street to C-suite executives rely on." @readep for @business @CountOnStats bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Survey Response Rates Are Down Since Covid. That's Worrying for US Economic Data

Declining response rates on surveys conducted by government agencies could have significant implications for financial markets.

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Excited to see @RepHaleyStevens, @RepJimBaird, @RepDonBeyer & @RepYoungKim introduce the Data Science & Literacy Act! We thank them we praise their efforts to make students aware of & be prepared for the huge opportunity for data-related jobs stevens.house.gov/media/pres… @AmstatNews

Rep. Stevens Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Data Science and Literacy Education...

Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Haley Stevens (D-MI), Don Beyer (D-VA), Young Kim (R-CA), and Jim Baird (R-IN) introduced the Data Science and Literacy Act, legislation to increase access to data...

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