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Federal Agencies Submit Layoff Plans as DOGE Oversees Workforce Cuts, Including 76,000 VA Layoffs

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Published Mar 13, 2025, 05:14 PM

Federal agencies faced a March 13 deadline to submit plans for large-scale layoffs and budget cuts as part of President Donald Trump's reduction in force (RIF) initiative aimed at significantly downsizing the federal workforce. The move is part of an effort to implement reorganization plans and reduce costs. Over 100,000 federal employees, including probationary workers and those accepting buyouts, have already lost their jobs. Specific reductions include 76,000 layoffs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1,300 at the Department of Education, and 1,000 at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Environmental Protection Agency also announced office closures as part of compliance with the initiative. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has played a key role in overseeing the reorganization and workforce reductions. Agencies have also implemented measures such as consolidating offices and targeting collective bargaining agreements to achieve their goals. The initiative has sparked criticism and legal challenges. Federal employee unions have filed lawsuits over the legality of dismissals, particularly for probationary employees. Concerns have also been raised about the impact on essential services, including civil rights investigations and environmental protections.

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Fox News Politics

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Deadline looms for federal agencies to submit mass layoff plans as Trump admin guts 'bloated' workforce https://t.co/zQt5AvS1z3

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The Trump administration is doubling down on its attempts to curb workers’ collective bargaining agreements as agency layoff plans are expected government-wide. https://t.co/1lhUDLfdlf

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Federal agencies owe Trump their layoffs plans today. How quickly will cuts come? https://t.co/k6bhWlo4qc by @sarahdwire @usatoday

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