Several databases from the U.S. Census Bureau were unavailable to the public, leading to concerns about wider implications and potential lack of transparency in data publishing.
Key Points
Concerns raised about potential internal pressures affecting data publication
Importance of Census data for government and business decision-making emphasized
Pros
Data experts raised concerns about potential lack of transparency in data publishing
The importance of Census data for decision-making was highlighted
Cons
Restricted access to vital datasets such as voter demographics and population changes