>At 08:21 PM 3/8/2004, MICHAEL YATES wrote:
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>>The BLS folks are friendly and competent. I did some consulting
>>for an attorney whose client was suing a dentist. I needed a price
>>index for dental services. BLS sent it out right away. BLS
>>staffer Dave Richardson who used to post on these lists was always
>>very cooperative and wrote a good article at my request for the
>>Rev. of Rad. Pol. Econ. I am sure they operate under duress. Bush
>>and co. are no friends of good data.
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>>Michael Yates
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>Ditto. They're more than forthcoming and helpful!
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>Nice to see you posting Michael!
Yes indeed. How's retirement treating you?
Doug