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‘We’re under attack by billionaires’: Fired federal workers speak out on terminations – ABC

5 rules for federal workers and contractors dealing with job insecurity – Michelle Singletary/msn-WaPost


Unemployment spikes in Washington, D.C., as Trump and Musk begin efforts to shrink the government – CNBC

Worry about ‘job security’ puts deep red state on edge as Trump slashes federal workforce – Alternet

“Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele often warns, during his appearances on MSNBC, that the Trump Administration’s dramatic cuts to the United States’ federal workforce will have a major impact on the conservative red states that voted heavily for Donald Trump in 2024 — and not in a good way.”

How many people in your state work for the federal government?:

Current Federal Civilian Employment by State and Congressional District – CRS

Now multiply that number by 2 to 4 times to include people working for federal government contractors and grantees:

The True Size of Government – The Volcker Alliance


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