One of the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history has been critical economic data about inflation and jobs.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics saw its work slow and then stop in October, leaving large gaps in economic data. The Washington Examiner spoke with three former BLS commissioners who served under a combined five presidents about what might come once the government shutdown ends.

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While there have been several shutdowns that have affected the data collection agencies, this one is far different, given its duration. The shutdown also came at a pivotal

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