Bureau of Labor Statistics seeks approval to continue population and CPI surveys

8 articles · Updated · Bloomberg Law · Apr 29

The BLS has requested clearance from the White House and the Office of Management and Budget to proceed with the Current Population Survey and Consumer Price Index.
Public comments are being solicited on the necessity and potential improvements of these surveys, which are essential for tracking economic health and informing policy decisions.
These surveys provide critical data for government agencies and economists, and their continuation is key to maintaining accurate economic indicators for the United States.

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