Amstat News invited Barry D. Nussbaum, chief statistician at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to respond to a few questions so readers could learn more about him and the agency he leads.
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World Statistics Day
In celebration of World Statistics Day, Amstat News asked staff from several federal statistical agencies to provide a list of their agency’s accomplishments, both recent and historical. Documented here is a rich history of providing statistical data that informs policymaking in the public and private sectors, resulting in economic development and smarter, more effective government. Also documented is a commitment to innovation and adaptation that has kept federal statistical products current and reliable.