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politics3 months ago

White House Withdraws E.J. Antoni's Nomination to Lead BLS

The White House withdrew its nomination of conservative economist E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics amid bipartisan criticism and concerns over his lack of government experience and his history of criticizing the agency's reports. The agency is currently led on an interim basis, facing challenges like budget cuts and politicization, with a new nominee expected soon.

politics5 months ago

Controversy Surrounds Trump's BLS Nominee Amid Criticism and Political Tensions

E.J. Antoni, President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, was present near the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot but was described by the White House as a bystander who was there for meetings and did not participate in the events. His presence has raised questions amid his nomination and previous criticisms of the BLS, with Senate confirmation still required.

politics5 months ago

Controversy Surrounds Trump's Nominee to Lead Labor Data Agency

E.J. Antoni, a conservative economist from the Heritage Foundation, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, sparking criticism from economists across the political spectrum due to concerns over potential politicization of the agency's traditionally nonpartisan data on jobs and inflation. Critics worry Antoni's past statements and partisan views could influence the presentation of economic data, although some experts believe the agency's procedures are robust enough to prevent manipulation.

business5 months ago

Trump's BLS Nominee Mulls Suspending Monthly Jobs Reports Amid Risks

E.J. Antoni, President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, has proposed suspending the monthly jobs report to improve data reliability, citing concerns over its accuracy and potential impacts on economic decision-making. This move could complicate the Fed's assessment of labor market conditions, though some economists believe alternative private data sources could mitigate disruptions. The nomination process is ongoing, with potential delays due to political factors.

politics5 months ago

Trump nominates conservative economist EJ Antoni as BLS commissioner

E.J. Antoni, President Trump's nominee to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, suggested suspending the monthly jobs report due to concerns over its accuracy, a move widely criticized by economists as potentially harmful and politically motivated. Antoni also made controversial remarks about Social Security, calling it a 'Ponzi scheme,' which drew further scrutiny. Despite these comments, markets remained largely unaffected, buoyed by positive inflation data.

economy5 months ago

Trump nominates EJ Antoni as BLS commissioner amid report suspension debate

EJ Antoni, nominated by President Trump to be BLS commissioner, suggested suspending the monthly jobs report due to concerns over its reliability and frequent revisions, advocating for quarterly data instead. The article discusses the accuracy of employment data, recent large revisions, and the challenges in measuring economic activity, especially amid pandemic impacts.