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The federal government's fiscal year 2024 budget resulted in cuts for research funding agencies and federal statistical agencies. The National Science Foundation experienced an 8% cut, while the National Institutes of Health saw a more modest 0.8% cut. Several federal statistical agencies, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Health Statistics, had their funding remain at their FY23 levels. The flat funding for most statistical agencies has led to a loss of purchasing power and has resulted in cuts to various programs and surveys. President Joe Biden's FY25 budget request also seeks flat funding for these agencies. [Extracted from the article]

A new report by the American Statistical Association and George Mason University researchers has concluded that federal statistical agencies in the United States are facing barriers that hinder their ability to provide the necessary information and evidence in the 21st century. The report found that the chief statistician's office in the Office of Management and Budget is under-resourced, which reduces its ability to coordinate and lead a decentralized statistical system. The report includes six findings, such as weaknesses in critical supports for statistical agencies and challenges in developing and implementing new data collection methods. The report also provides recommendations to address these issues and ensure the reliability and usefulness of federal statistics. [Extracted from the article]

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is a research agency of the US Department of Justice that provides objective and evidence-based knowledge and tools to support criminal justice and other agencies. Each year, NIJ identifies research needs and awards grants to universities and research institutions to conduct research in various areas. In 2024, NIJ will support research on topics such as the impact of technologies on forensic science, strategies to increase the use of evidence-based policies, and measuring community perceptions of public safety. NIJ prioritizes rigorous and inclusive research, applies a racial equity lens, and emphasizes evaluations of technology implementation. They also partner with other agencies to support the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the impact of federal budget cuts on the Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE). CSAFE, which had been funded by the National Institute of Statistics and Technology, had its funding terminated a year before the end of its contract due to an 8% budget cut. This cut is a blow to CSAFE's research program, which includes 28 active projects involving over 80 researchers and more than 40 graduate and undergraduate students. CSAFE's research has made significant contributions to the field of forensic science, including the development of algorithms that can produce low error rates in firearms analysis. The article also highlights CSAFE's extensive education and training initiatives, as well as its involvement in establishing forensic standards. Without continued funding, there is a risk that courts may exclude current forensic methods, and the development of forensic standards may stagnate. [Extracted from the article]

26 amstat news march 2021 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) are published more frequently - examples are the quarterly Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) gross domestic product (GDP) releases and the monthly Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) price index and jobs reports. In collaboration with five other federal statistical agencies, the Census Bureau launched the Household Pulse Survey, providing insightful weekly data starting in May about how Americans are faring during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Extracted from the article]

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The article reports on the increase in the number of bachelor's and master's degrees earned in statistics and biostatistics in the U.S. in 2015, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.

The article focuses on the proposed budget for the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for the fiscal year 2017 (FY17).