The confirmation hearing for Matsumoto is adjourned.
“Fulfilling the mission of the BLS to accurately measure this data does require independence from political interference," Matsumoto says. He says he is "fully committed" to maintaining the independence of the BLS and pledges transparency with data users.
Matsumoto: “There is an end-date to the survey-based system. I don’t know when that will be.” Agencies need to be developing measures based on alternative sources to prepare for that day.
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