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Trump Gets Abysmal Jobs Figures After Firing BLS Chief

Newsweek
This article about today’s jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics includes prior comments from Erica Groshen, ILR senior labor market advisor and former bureau commissioner, about the firing of Erika McEntarfer, the bureau’s previous commissioner, earlier this year.
Trump Gets Abysmal Jobs Figures After Firing BLS Chief

Is the Jobs Data Still Reliable? Yes, at Least for Now.

The New York Times
In an article published shortly before the scheduled release of the August jobs report, Erica Groshen, ILR senior labor market advisor and former Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, comments on the commitment of William J. Wiatrowski, acting commissioner of the bureau, to producing statistics that are free of political influence.
Is the Jobs Data Still Reliable? Yes, at Least for Now.

Despite Turmoil, America’s Most Reliable Job Count Still Comes From the BLS

Investopedia
Published shortly before the scheduled release of the August jobs report, this article shares commentary from Erica Groshen, ILR senior labor market advisor and former Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, comparing jobs reporting from the bureau to jobs reporting from private companies.
Despite Turmoil, America’s Most Reliable Job Count Still Comes From the BLS