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It\u2019s often overlooked that Langsdale is a participant in the Federal Depository Library Program. I thought I\u2019d highlight a number of types of information that the country is unable to access while the shutdown continues and their importance. As you\u2019ll see there really is a great deal of information that is unavailable.<\/p>\n

1) The census<\/b><\/p>\n

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Census information can be used for a wide variety of purposes. In addition to raw data about the population, the census collects information about income, demographics and a wide variety of other statistics that can help businesses as well as state and local governments.<\/p>\n

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2) Resources from the Library of Congress<\/b><\/p>\n

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The Library of Congress has an amazing amount of historic information, including papers of some of the earliest presidents, audio recordings, and a wealth of photographs. All of which is inaccessible both in person and online during the shutdown.<\/p>\n

3) The Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/b><\/p>\n

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Finally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is unable to collect or publish data. Monthly reports on employment released by the bureau are a commonly used source of information to help monitor the health of the nation\u2019s economy and enable businesses to plan for the future.<\/div>\n

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