Consider This from NPR Connecting the dots on DOGE
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May 16, 2025 The podcast dives into the profound effects of government cuts initiated by a controversial initiative. It highlights the struggles federal workers face amid job insecurity and the looming summer fire season. Listeners learn about the ripple effects on essential services, especially public health and safety. The discussion also critiques budget cuts impacting public lands and raises questions about government efficiency. Legal uncertainties further complicate the landscape for employees, raising concerns about the future of governance.
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Nuclear Agency's Twitter-like Job Review
- Nuclear Security Agency managers got only 200 characters to justify keeping essential employees.
- These workers perform complex national security tasks involving nuclear weapons.
USDA Workers Pressured to Quit
- USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service lost about 1,300 workers through forced resignations.
- Many who left felt pressured without assurance their mission-critical jobs were secure.
Wildlife Biologist's Job Roller Coaster
- Some forest and wildlife service employees lost jobs then were rehired after court intervention.
- Employees experience uncertainty and morale struggles with the ongoing job cuts and rehiring.