> ‘Bedrock’ federal data sets are disappearing, as statistical agencies face upheaval https://federalnewsnetwork.com/big-data/2025/12/bedrock-federal-data-sets-are-disappearing-as-statistical-agencies-face-upheaval/
And to think once upon a time #GovDocs and #USGovernment data were a gold standard.
> World AIDS Day Report 2025: Overcoming Disruption: Transforming the AIDS Response
https://www.un-ilibrary.org/content/books/9789211577167
Again, not naming names, but if you, big shot newspaper, cite a legal case, and you have text for it linked (for public, allegedly), DO NOT load it into some private shit like Scribd which requires subscription. Defeats the purpose.
Signed, your local online friendly librarian. #ReferenceDesk #GovDocs
Making 10M government PDF documents searchable https://flowingdata.com/2025/11/26/making-10m-government-pdf-documents-searchable/
"The code for GovScape is open source and available on GitHub."
Of possible interest.
> The State of the World’s Children 2025 https://www.un-ilibrary.org/content/books/9789211576597
This document "exposes the staggering scale and depth of deprivation facing children in every corner of the globe."
> US canceling October's employment report after shutdown prevented data collection
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-canceling-octobers-employment-report-after-shutdown-prevented-data-collection-2025-11-19/
To be replaced by the Walmart-Amazon combined employment report coming soon.
Of possible interest.
> United Nations Demographic Yearbook 2024 https://www.un-ilibrary.org/content/books/9789211576214
#demographics #ReferenceDesk #UnitedNations #NGO #GovDocs #resources
What's up with the #GODORT IGO and NGO Google Custom Searches?
The project page is still up https://www.ala.org/godort/taskforces/internationaldocuments/idtf/igo-search
But the search engine links -> 404
#govdocs #library
> A Qualitative Analysis of the Effects of the Government Shutdown on the Economy as of October 17, 2025 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/61822
FTA: "The magnitude of the effects of the shutdown will also depend on its duration. In CBO’s assessment, the negative effects of the shutdown on the economy will grow the longer the shutdown is in effect. "
Gee, thanks #CaptainObvious
Meanwhile, #BackInTheUSColony, local #assholes in the legislature want to make #government transparency and access to public information harder.
> With Reckless Disregard for the Truth https://periodismoinvestigativo.com/2025/10/reckless-disregard-for-the-truth/
#PuertoRico #FreedomOfInformation #GovDocs #fuckery #corruption #MastodonPR
> An American Hunger Crisis Is Coming https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/10/08/an-american-hunger-crisis-is-coming/
The #crisis has always been there. It's just that the #USGovernment #USDA is no longer reporting #hunger numbers. Thus if you don't mention the problem, the problem goes poof, and as you starve, remember who to thank.
#FoodInsecurity #ThisIsAmerica #YouGetWhatYouVoteFor #GovDocs
Of interest.
> Research Guides in Focus: National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2025/09/research-guides-in-focus-national-hispanic-heritage-month-a-commemorative-observances-legal-research-guide/
#HispanicHeritageMonth #ReferenceDesk #resources #USGovernment #LibraryOfCongress #GovDocs
> Military Personnel: More Guidance Could Help Address Service Member Gambling Problems https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-25-107700
For starters, I know crazy, but removing slot machines from military facilities may be a start. Having said that, given availability of things like online betting, too little too late.
> Fewer Immigrants Means Fewer Workers, Less Growth: BLS Labor Force Projections https://cepr.net/publications/fewer-immigrants-means-fewer-workers/
Gee, can't imagine why. On side note, this may be worth reading for a few insights, including mention of women in, or rather out, of the workplace.
#SaveYouAClick: because, to The Man, the only statistics that matter are those of men working. Women need to stay home anyhow and raise the kids, which is not "real" work.
Why Are Some Stats Too ‘Girly’ for the BLS? http://www.conference-board.org/press/pressdetail.cfm?pressid=25296
#work #labor #jobs #statistics #GovDocs #USGovernment #women #men #exploitation #BadEconomy
> The White House Is Going to Put Government Statistics on the Blockchain
https://gizmodo.com/the-white-house-is-going-to-put-government-statistics-on-the-blockchain-yeah-we-dont-know-why-either-2000648428
Because there is stupid, and then there is this #fuckery.
#corruption #GOP #PartyOfStupid #USGovernment #preservation #GovDocs
> Passport demand is ‘magnitudes’ higher, but State Dept isn’t seeing backlogs https://federalnewsnetwork.com/management/2025/08/passport-demand-is-magnitudes-higher-but-state-dept-isnt-seeing-backlogs/
Can't imagine why demand would suddenly be higher. . .
> Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says https://thegrio.com/2025/08/07/americans-get-more-than-half-their-calories-from-ultra-processed-foods-cdc-report-says/
I'll give you a hint: cheap. The privileged and CDC can all bitch and moan about diets, etc. but reality is simple: healthy food is fucking expensive. Until you fix THAT, this will continue.
Link to CDC report included in article.
> White House searches for a new BLS chief with 'credibility' and 'experience' https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/white-house-search-new-bls-chief-credibility-experience-rcna222910
Translation: White House (i.e. #PendejoInChief) searches for a "lame culo" who will give the "data" they want and how they want it.
> The Proud Republican History of Paranoia and Anti-Semitism About Government Statistics https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/08/05/the-proud-republican-history-of-paranoia-and-anti-semitism-about-government-statistics/
#GOP #PartyOfStupid #TrickyDick #PendejoInChief #TacoTrump 🌮 #USGovernment #GovDocs #history
