336,000 Fewer Federal Paychecks
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The Labor Department's August report put federal employment at 2.674 million — down 336,000, or 11.2 percent, since January 2025. Jim Rand walks through the 127,000 private jobs added the same month, Scott Bessent's reprivatization line, and why a 26-year-old should not treat a padded org chart like a moral commandment. 🗣️ Check out other great shows! 🎙️ **The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings** A modern, vivid retelling of Homer’s epic poem — one book at a time. Join us for warm…
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