White House Withdraws EJ Antoni’s Nomination to Lead Bureau of Labor Statistics

The White House has withdrawn economist EJ Antoni’s nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, The Heritage Foundation confirmed to The Epoch Times. Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action, said in a statement that Antoni would have been well-suited to helm the bureau, calling him “one of the sharpest economic minds in the country.” “E.J.’s immense capabilities and insightful economic analysis have not changed—and we are very proud to have him on our team,” he said in a statement to The Epoch Times. “It is undeniable that BLS needs reform and E.J. was the right man for the job. E.J. will keep calling for that reform and serving the interests of the American people from his invaluable role as chief economist at Heritage.”...