Reagan charges figures were manhandled to mislead voters
President Reagan contends that unemployment and inflation data were manipulated to flatter the economy. He blames seasonal adjustment methods and prior statisticians, while the BLS defends its practices as necessary to reveal underlying trends. Janet Norwood defends the seasonally adjusted figures amid ongoing criticism.
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Police recruit standards ease past marijuana use across departments
An Associated Press survey shows major U.S. police forces relaxing drug use rules from the FBI down to city agencies. Recruits admitting past marijuana use often pass with restrictions while current users are disqualified. Policies vary by city with some departments also using lie detectors and background checks to screen applicants.
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