How the Feds Block Labor Data and other interesting info
Article synopsis from
http://www.cnbc.com/id/46659804;
One. They block specific IP addresses from slowing down the data
release site. Certain investment organizations try and grab the data as
soon as its let out and then slam the web site with requests to slow it
down to the competition. They've (primarily the Labor Dept.) also has
'refresh blocking' script on their web site, to block or slow down refresh
scripts (including browsers).
Two. They lock up cell phones and email devices of first
responder media. The media is sequestered for one half hour before public
release of the data and then given time to compose their stories. That's
one half hour to compose their news article folks.
Three. Statistical Policy Directive No. 3, from the Federal
Register, 1985 requires agencies the develop statistical information to
put into place safeguards that keep employees from leaking the
information. The directive also requires pre release of data to the
President (White House Staff) through the Chairman of the Council of
Economic Advisers.
Four. Executive Branch employees may not comment on the data
until it has been released for one hour.
five. Three groups of people Washington receive statistical data ahead of
time, generally. They are the White House, the federal employees who
compiled the information and the sequestered reporters in lock up'. The
White House staff receives the data through the Council of Economic
Advisors (so does that mean there are four groups).
3/8/12
