This is a dark day. Politicization of our federal statistical agencies will inherently degrade trust in our federal statistics. Without this trust, we will be in the dark about the efficacy of our government policies. We must hold our leaders accountable.

Today, President Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer because President Trump didn't like the latest employment report. Here is his reasoning:

what is made unequal in one place may be equalized in another, extravagance avoided, and the whole country put on that career of prosperity which shall correspond with its extent of territory, it's natural resources, and the intelligence and enterprise of its people.".

as they would be equally useful, to both the nation and the states. In this way, and by these means, let the nation take hold of the larger works, and the states the smaller ones; and thus, working in a meeting direction, discretely, but steadily and firmly,.

losses of life and property during transportation, and the causes of each, would be among the most valuable statistics in this connection. From these, it would readily appear where a given amount of expenditure would do the most good. These statistics might be equally accessible,.

The surplus—that which is produced in one place, to be consumed in another; the capacity of each locality for producing a greater surplus; the natural means of transportation, and their susceptibility of improvement; the hindrances, delays, and.

a portion of such statistics may not be very useful to this object. Such products of the country as are to be consumed where they are produced, need no roads or rivers—no means of transportation, and have no very proper connection with this subject.

One of the gentlemen from South Carolina (Mr Rhett) very much deprecates these statistics. He particularly objects, as I understand him, to counting all the pigs and chickens in the land. I do not perceive much force in the objection. It is true that if every thing be enumerated,.

or local interest. The pre-limited amount of means, will save us from doing too much, and the statistics, will save us from doing, what we do, in wrong places. Adopt, and adhere to this course, and it seems to me, the difficulty is cleared.

"To clear this difficulty, let us have that same statistical information, which the gentleman from Ohio (Mr Vinton) suggested at the beginning of this session. In that information, we shall have a stern, unbending basis of facts—a basis, in nowise subject to whim, caprice. .

Abraham Lincoln knew the great value of having impartial statistics be collected by the federal government. The following is portion of the text of his address to the House of Representative on June 20, 1848.

This is fantastic news! Spectacular adoption of solar power generation. Let's keep up the good work, America!.

Last summer, we installed solar panels on our house. Since then, we have been (slightly) a net exporter of energy to the grid. Honestly, feels great! I am grateful for the fall in the price of solar panels.

Happy Birthday America! "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Hope you are enjoying your rights today!.

The savings rate in the United States is far below the "Golden Rule Savings Rate" -- i.e., the rate that would maximize our steady stream of consumption. More savings -> more future goods to enjoy. Government deficits lower our savings rate and make us poorer in the long run.

In FY 2024, U.S. Federal Revenues = $4.9t and Outlays = $6.8t -> we spent $1.9 trillion more than we brought in through taxes. Of every $100 raised in tax revenue, $13 was paid as interest on the federal debt. I want a Congress that raises taxes, lowers spending, or both! Please.

@MayorLockDawson Congratulations @GavinNewsom, @BuffyWicks, @Scott_Wiener for your leadership on these policy reforms.

@MayorLockDawson The environmental protections intended by (and sometimes supplied by) the California Environmental Quality Act are vital. And, at the same time, we can be smart about balancing environmental concerns with other priorities. These reforms succeed in providing this balance.

"Riverside @MayorLockDawson. 'The Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Program in trailer bill AB 130 is a smart, forward-thinking approach that provides the flexibility cities need to meet our climate goals while still allowing for responsible development'".

As the Governor's press release notes: "This year’s budget reflects the Governor’s commitment to a more responsive and results-driven government — embracing a transformational abundance agenda focused on building more of what Californians need.".