DOGE targets Census Bureau, worrying data users about health of US data infrastructure

Elon Musk's DOGE is reportedly targeting the Census Bureau next. One expert says it's likely to eliminate its survey about prison inmates

The group launched by Elon Musk to cut federal spending in the second Trump administration is targeting some U.S. Census Bureau surveys it claims are “wasteful,” worrying users of federal data who are already concerned about the health of the nation’s statistical infrastructure. The Department of Government Efficiency said on social media this week that five surveys costing $16.5 million that are conducted by the statistical agency for other fed…

Elon Musk’s DOGE Cuts 'Wasteful' Census Surveys

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk under the Trump administration, has axed five U.S. Census Bureau surveys it labeled “wasteful,” citing $16.5 million in costs. In a post on X, DOGE said the cuts targeted surveys it claims are outdated and largely ignored, pointing to questions on alcohol use and internet habits as examples of government excess.The group is currently reviewing all 102 non-decennial surv…

DOGE created a 'survey of surveys' for a push to cut some government data collection

DOGE's push to cut some federal surveys conducted by the Census Bureau may be duplicating a White House agency's oversight work and weaken U.S. data infrastructure, experts warn.

DOGE targets Census Bureau, worrying data users about U.S. data infrastructure

Another concern is whether the Census Bureau is going to be ready for test run-throughs next year of the once-a-decade census.

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DOGE to cut Census Bureau surveys to reduce spending

Elon Musk led DOGE will be cutting aides from “wasteful” Census Bureau surveys in their latest attempt to reduce costs for the government