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  • Posted in: Federal Data Users

    OK things are better, but still not 100% when I test the API (just a single field) I still sometimes get "Sorry, the system is currently undergoing maintenance or is busy. Please try again later." So I'm not pulling any real data for a few days and ...

  • Posted in: Federal Data Users

    There are several webinars happening this week that may be of interest: Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency: A Timeless Resource When: Dec 9, 2025 from 03:30 PM to 05:30 PM (ET) The Nation's Data at Risk: 2025 Report When: ...

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  • Posted in: Federal Data Users

    OK it seems everything is down, including data.census.gov ------------------------------ Tom Lahey ------------------------------

  • Posted in: Federal Data Users

    Not sure what going on all day 2024 data was not there (was not expecting it). My scripts check for new data by default. 2024 was found at one point and now all my API scripts, the server reports and more are not working. When they pushed the data out ...

  • Posted in: Federal Data Users

    This is such a fun, clever piece! The application of everyday life builds the connection you're trying to make very well. Thanks for sharing. ------------------------------ Janice Luong ------------------------------