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Census Bureau Data Access Issues Raise Decision-Making Concerns
2/7/2025
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Story summary
- Many U.S. Census Bureau databases were inaccessible on Thursday, showing "forbidden" messages.
- Data experts faced difficulties downloading routine datasets, raising concerns about data publication pressures.
- Economists cautioned that restricted access could hinder government and business decision-making.
- The Census Bureau has not commented, and the situation may connect to recent changes under President Trump.
