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Federal Workforce Shrinks by 11% | Fort Wayne News
A new government report reveals a staggering 256,000 federal civilian workers lost—nearly 11% across major agencies—marking the first clear look at these cuts. The Department of Education suffered the worst, shedding over 45% of staff, while agencies like GSA, HUD, and even the IRS saw significant reductions. Critics argue the cuts didn’t meaningfully shrink the deficit, since many roles overlapped with state programs—and now there’s likely wasted office space. Ironically, the VA ended up with more staff than planned, thanks to voluntary departures avoiding forced layoffs. Looking ahead, the…
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