In the past year, discussions have revealed that U.S. labor market data may have been manipulated to look better than reality, with reports suggesting significant overstatements in job numbers. Despite official claims of strong job gains, a recent report from California's Legislative Analyst's Office revealed a starkly different truth: the state lost jobs in late 2023, contradicting earlier reports of growth. This revelation underscores ongoing concerns about the accuracy of job data, which is ...