How the Feds Block Labor Data and other interesting info

Article synopsis from http://www.cnbc.com/id/46659804;

    One.  They block specific IP addresses from slowing down the data 
release site.  Certain investment organizations try and grab the data as 
soon as its let out and then slam the web site with requests to slow it 
down to the competition.  They've (primarily the Labor Dept.) also has 
'refresh blocking' script on their web site, to block or slow down refresh 
scripts (including browsers).
	
	Two.  They lock up cell phones and email devices of first 
responder media.  The media is sequestered for one half hour before public 
release of the data and then given time to compose their stories.  That's 
one half hour to compose their news article folks.
	
	Three.  Statistical Policy Directive No. 3, from the Federal 
Register, 1985 requires agencies the develop statistical information to 
put into place safeguards that keep employees from leaking the 
information.  The directive also requires pre release of data to the 
President (White House Staff) through the Chairman of the Council of 
Economic Advisers. 
	
	Four.  Executive Branch employees may not comment on the data 
until it has been released for one hour.
	
	
five.  Three groups of people Washington receive statistical data ahead of 
time, generally.  They are the White House, the federal employees who 
compiled the information and the sequestered reporters in lock up'.  The 
White House staff receives the data through the Council of Economic 
Advisors (so does that mean there are four groups).


3/8/12