Former Labor Statistics Head Denies Data Manipulation Allegations as Harmful to Credibility

Former Labor Statistics Commissioner Denounces Allegations of Data Manipulation: 'Impossible to Occur' and 'Harmful to Trust' EXCERPT: BEACH: "Such claims undermine the credibility of the agency. The Bureau of Labor Statistics aims to appoint qualified professionals—regardless of gender or background—who can deliver accurate data. If inaccuracies are suspected to be politically motivated, public confidence diminishes. This situation is detrimental and undermines the trust we rely on."