US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Experts independently resurrect Census Bureau advisory committee axed by Trump administration
The committee's independent meeting challenges recent federal changes that have reduced statistical advisory roles and data transparency, reflecting concerns among experts about census accuracy.
- A scientific advisory committee formerly affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau is independently regrouping to meet on Thursday without agency involvement.
- This action responds to the Trump administration dismantling three Census Bureau advisory committees last winter to end outside expert guidance.
- Experts including former committee chairs express concern as key demographic data sets vanished from federal websites and data guardians departed amid agency changes.
- Arturo Vargas stated that they are actively evaluating various possibilities to maximize the effectiveness of limited resources, highlighting ongoing efforts.
- The independent regrouping highlights worries about reduced scientific advice to the Census Bureau during preparations for the next decennial census.
Insights by Ground AI
37 Articles
37 Articles
Coverage Details
Total News Sources37
Leaning Left13Leaning Right2Center18Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Center
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
55% Center
L 39%
C 55%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
