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About Beyond the Numbers

Beyond the Numbers is a BLS publication that strives to bring interesting data stories to you. News releases typically focus on the headline numbers, but this publication delves deeper and gives you a peek at what goes on Beyond the Numbers.

BLS staff typically contribute articles to this publication.

The editorial staff are:

Karen Ransom, executive editor

Maureen Soyars Hicks, managing editor

Richard Hernandez

Lisa Huynh

Harry Nitzberg

John C. Roach

Jonathan Yoe

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