Economics and Statistics Administration - U.S. Department of Commerce

Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders
New orders for manufactured goods in May 2009 increased 1.2% from the prior month, to $347.9 billion. Shipments decreased 0.9%, unfilled orders declined 0.2%, and inventories fell 0.6% from April 2009.

Commerce Under Secretary Rebecca Blank's Statement on May 2009 Personal Income Data

"The Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis released data on personal income and outlays for May, showing that disposable personal income, adjusted for price changes, rose 1.6%, and personal consumption expenditures, adjusted for price changes, increased 0.2%. Consumers also increased their savings for May."

One-time Recovery Act spending, which increased government benefits, is responsible for much of the increase in real disposable income. While we cannot yet point to a sustained turnaround, the economy does appear to be declining less rapidly in the second quarter and private forecasters expect that it will begin to expand in the second half of the year.

Hollywood, Calif. (June 26)—Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, Dr. Rebecca Blank urged attendees of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) annual conference to help facilitate “equal access so everyone will participate in the 2010 Census.”

“The Census is at the core of our democracy. It is not partisan, it is American—and it belongs to everyone living in America. It is about opportunity, equality and full representation, regardless of economic status, race or ethnic origin,” Blank said at the annual conference entitled “Latinos and Census 2010: On the Brink of the Count.”

Under Secretary Blank joined NALEO national partners in celebration of their commitment to a full enumeration. Blank praised this 2010 Census national partnership with NALEO Executive Director Arturo Vargas, NALEO Education Fund Chairman Rafael Anchia and other “Ya es hora ¡HAGASE CONTAR! Campaign” (It’s Time, Make Yourself Count!) partners.

The U.S. Census Bureau and NALEO have joined forces to inform and motivate nearly 50 million Latinos to participate in the 2010 Census. For more information on 2010 national partnerships, visit 2010census.gov/partners. (Spanish Version) (Speech

) (Presentation

)

Hear Under Secretary Blank’s interview on Southern California Public Radio, KPCC-FM on Thursday, June 25, 2009 through this link:

Washington (June 19) – Dr. Blank met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard during a working lunch devoted to socioeconomic issues. The Deputy Prime Minster is deputy head of the Australian government and carries the cabinet responsibility for education, employment, workplace relations and social inclusion. Under Secretary Blank attended to offer her expertise to the discussion on social policy responses to poverty and social inclusion.

Dr. Rebecca Blank Sworn In as Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Top Economic Advisor to Commerce Secretary

Dr. Rebecca Blank is sworn in as Under Secretary for Economic Affairs by the Department of Commerce Office of Human Resources’ Denise Yaag on Tuesday, June 9.

Dr. Rebecca Blank is sworn in as Under Secretary for Economic Affairs by the Department of Commerce Office of Human Resources’ Denise Yaag on Tuesday, June 9.

Washington (June 9) – Dr. Rebecca Blank was sworn in today as the new Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs. Dr. Blank will oversee two of the Nation’s preeminent statistical agencies: the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Affairs. She will also serve as the top economic advisor to Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. (More)

Dr. Robert Groves, Nominee for Director of the United States Census Bureau, Department of Commerce was unanimously approved by voice vote without objections on Wednesday, May 20 by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. His nomination was sent to the full U.S. Senate for confirmation.

For information about Commerce agencies' efforts, visit Commerce.gov/Recovery.
For information about the entire government's effort, visit Recovery.gov.


			Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders
		SEARCH

	Latest Economic Indicators Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders New orders for manufactured goods in May 2009 increased 1.2% from the prior month, to $347.9 billion. Shipments decreased 0.9%, unfilled orders declined 0.2%, and inventories fell 0.6% from April 2009. Commerce Under Secretary Rebecca Blank's Statement on May 2009 Personal Income Data "The Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis released data on personal income and outlays for May, showing that disposable personal income, adjusted for price changes, rose 1.6%, and personal consumption expenditures, adjusted for price changes, increased 0.2%. Consumers also increased their savings for May." One-time Recovery Act spending, which increased government benefits, is responsible for much of the increase in real disposable income. While we cannot yet point to a sustained turnaround, the economy does appear to be declining less rapidly in the second quarter and private forecasters expect that it will begin to expand in the second half of the year. Under Secretary Blank Urges NALEO Officials to Make Your Voices Heard Hollywood, Calif. (June 26)—Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, Dr. Rebecca Blank urged attendees of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) annual conference to help facilitate “equal access so everyone will participate in the 2010 Census.” “The Census is at the core of our democracy. It is not partisan, it is American—and it belongs to everyone living in America. It is about opportunity, equality and full representation, regardless of economic status, race or ethnic origin,” Blank said at the annual conference entitled “Latinos and Census 2010: On the Brink of the Count.” Under Secretary Blank joined NALEO national partners in celebration of their commitment to a full enumeration. Blank praised this 2010 Census national partnership with NALEO Executive Director Arturo Vargas, NALEO Education Fund Chairman Rafael Anchia and other “Ya es hora ¡HAGASE CONTAR! Campaign” (It’s Time, Make Yourself Count!) partners. The U.S. Census Bureau and NALEO have joined forces to inform and motivate nearly 50 million Latinos to participate in the 2010 Census. For more information on 2010 national partnerships, visit 2010census.gov/partners. (Spanish Version) (Speech ) (Presentation ) Hear Under Secretary Blank’s interview on Southern California Public Radio, KPCC-FM on Thursday, June 25, 2009 through this link: http://www.scpr.org/programs/patt-morrison/2009/06/25/our-economy-and-the-2010-census/ Under Secretary Blank Confers with Australian Deputy Prime Minister Washington (June 19) – Dr. Blank met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard during a working lunch devoted to socioeconomic issues. The Deputy Prime Minster is deputy head of the Australian government and carries the cabinet responsibility for education, employment, workplace relations and social inclusion. Under Secretary Blank attended to offer her expertise to the discussion on social policy responses to poverty and social inclusion. Dr. Rebecca Blank Sworn In as Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Top Economic Advisor to Commerce Secretary Washington (June 9) – Dr. Rebecca Blank was sworn in today as the new Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs. Dr. Blank will oversee two of the Nation’s preeminent statistical agencies: the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Affairs. She will also serve as the top economic advisor to Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. (More) Blank Confirmed as Top Economic Advisor to Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank, Ph.D, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday, May 21st as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs. As the Economic Advisor to the Secretary of Commerce, and head of the Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA), Dr. Blank will also have management responsibility for the two top statistical agencies in the United States, the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). “In Dr. Blank, we have the right person to handle a series of looming challenges,” Commerce Sec. Gary Locke said. “She will help the Census Bureau conduct an accurate and complete count in the 2010 Census, and I’m relying on her to provide sound economic data and analysis to guide the nation through the worst economic crisis in 60 years.” (More) "Live Webcast", Dr. Blank’s Statement , Dr. Blank’s Biography , White House Press Release on Nomination Groves Nomination Clears Committee and Sent to U.S. Senate Dr. Robert Groves, Nominee for Director of the United States Census Bureau, Department of Commerce was unanimously approved by voice vote without objections on Wednesday, May 20 by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. His nomination was sent to the full U.S. Senate for confirmation. "Live Webcast" , Dr. Groves’ Statement , Dr. Groves’ Biography , White House Press Release on Nomination American Recovery and Reinvestment Act For information about Commerce agencies' efforts, visit Commerce.gov/Recovery. For information about the entire government's effort, visit Recovery.gov.













Accessibility \| Department Performance and Strategic Plans \| FOIA \| Information Quality Guidelines \| Feedback\| USA.gov \| No Fear Act\| Privacy Policy\| Press Room Access\| Site Map\| U.S. Department of Commerce\| White House