Trump 2nd term live updates: VA prepares to cut as many as 72,000 employees: Memo
The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to lay off as many as 72,000 workers in the coming weeks, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC News.
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Trump 2nd term live updates: Judge rules Trump's firing of watchdog was unlawful
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Trump 2nd term live updates: Dan Bongino named as deputy FBI director
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Major VA job cuts planned under Trump
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How a former Trump staffer predicts the president's 2nd term will go
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New Trump memo will direct agencies to prepare for more firings, source says
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Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 jobs from VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to cut 80,000 jobs as part of an “aggressive” reorganization of the agency this summer, according to The Associated Press, which cited an ...The Hill - 8h -
VA axes another 1,400 employees
The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday fired another 1,400 employees amid outcry over a lack of transparency from the agency after 1,000 workers were axed earlier this month. The VA said the ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Live updates: Trump delivers remarks at CPAC
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VA plans to cut thousands more jobs as part of Trump's cost-cutting efforts
A memo from the Department of Veterans Affairs' chief of staff said the agency aims to return its workforce to just under 400,000 employees.CBS News - 4h
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