JOURNAL ARTICLE

Republican Senator Has 'Extreme' Concerns on Trump BLS Pick.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dillard, Jarrell 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Lisa Murkowski's concerns regarding the nomination of EJ Antoni as the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Murkowski, a Republican senator, expressed "extreme reservations" about Antoni, citing his controversial comments and proposed measures as potentially disqualifying. Antoni, currently the chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, has faced criticism for his views on BLS data and his advocacy for eliminating the Federal Reserve. His confirmation hearing has not yet been scheduled, and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, which includes Murkowski, may play a crucial role in determining the outcome of his nomination. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:187889916
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