Critics on both sides say the move won’t fix deeper problems with jobs data.
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Trump fires BLS director, alleges data manipulation for political reasons, sparking controversy and market fluctuations.
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US president’s firing of Bureau of Labour Statistics commissioner sparks concerns over data integrity.
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Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report
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Trump fires US labor official over data and gets earlier than expected chance to reshape Fed
