Narayan Sastry
@narayansastry.bsky.social
Research professor, Survey Research Center and Population Studies Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan
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My latest @npr.org story: A brain drain at the Census Bureau is roiling the federal agency in charge of producing #2030Census results, job numbers and other key statistics as the Trump administration continues to slash the federal government
Brain drain at Census Bureau has employees warning about the country's statistics
Staff departures and survey cuts are roiling the federal agency in charge of producing census results, job numbers and other key statistics as Trump officials continue to slash the U.S. government.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
My latest @npr.org story: A brain drain at the Census Bureau is roiling the federal agency in charge of producing #2030Census results, job numbers and other key statistics as the Trump administration continues to slash the federal government
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PAA takes on Capitol Hill! These dedicated advocates will be meeting with their congressional delegations today to share important population research and advances. Go team! #PAA2025
April 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
PAA takes on Capitol Hill! These dedicated advocates will be meeting with their congressional delegations today to share important population research and advances. Go team! #PAA2025
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🌸 Elizabeth Fussell and @NarayanSastry.bsky.social et al provide new perspective on return migration of New Orleans residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina. #PAA2025 @toddgardner.bsky.social myumi.ch/y1ndD
March 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🌸 Elizabeth Fussell and @NarayanSastry.bsky.social et al provide new perspective on return migration of New Orleans residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina. #PAA2025 @toddgardner.bsky.social myumi.ch/y1ndD
If you are curious about the challenges Puerto Rico faces that significantly impact data collection efforts, join this idea group at #aapor25 hosted by HISP-AAPOR. Discuss the challenges & brainstorm solutions. Learn more here: aapor.org/80th-annual-idea-groups/
March 15, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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Urge congressional leaders to restore funding for SSA's Retirement and Disability Research Consortium. Read and sign the letter here:
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Individual Sign-on to PAA SSA Letter
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March 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Urge congressional leaders to restore funding for SSA's Retirement and Disability Research Consortium. Read and sign the letter here:
Individual: form.jotform.com/250574954215...
Organization: form.jotform.com/250574414595...
Individual: form.jotform.com/250574954215...
Organization: form.jotform.com/250574414595...
Rob Santos was one of the good guys. A real shame that he’s stepping down. He will be missed.
Census Bureau Director Robert Santos is resigning, making way for Trump's pick
Census Bureau Director Robert Santos is resigning, giving President Trump an early opportunity to nominate an appointee to lead the bureau during key preparations for the 2030 census.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Rob Santos was one of the good guys. A real shame that he’s stepping down. He will be missed.
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In my latest @npr.org story, officials and data users warn that the reliability of the U.S. government statistics used to track the country’s economy and population is under threat because of budget concerns. That's before any new funding cuts by President Trump and Congress.
Experts warn about the 'crumbling infrastructure' of federal government data
Unstable federal funding puts at risk the government statistics used to track the U.S. economy and population, officials and data users warn. That's before any cuts by President Trump and Congress.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
In my latest @npr.org story, officials and data users warn that the reliability of the U.S. government statistics used to track the country’s economy and population is under threat because of budget concerns. That's before any new funding cuts by President Trump and Congress.
Concerning for sure, for many reasons.
Just had our data access rescinded for a projected using federal microdata to study and reduce disparate impact in housing markets.
January 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Concerning for sure, for many reasons.