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Trump Administration Plans to Appoint Senior Critic to Lead Bureau of Labor Statistics, Signaling Potential Reform
Summary: According to the Wall Street Journal, conservative think tank Heritage Foundation's chief economist E.J. Antoni is a top candidate to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in the United States. A senior government official revealed that the Trump administration is interviewing candidates for the BLS director position, including at least one long-time critic of ...
According to the Wall Street Journal, conservative think tank Heritage Foundation's chief economist E.J. Antoni is a top candidate to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in the United States. A senior government official revealed that the Trump administration is interviewing candidates for the BLS director position, including at least one long-time critic of the agency. Earlier this month, Trump dismissed the BLS director after a weak jobs report, and officials are now considering potential successors. E.J. Antoni, who is being interviewed, has long questioned the agency's methods for employment data statistics. A White House spokesperson stated that President Trump has selected the best talent to lead the federal government and will announce the new BLS director after a decision is made. The move to consider appointing a well-known critic indicates Trump's plans for significant reform within the agency.
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