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Trump's Job Cuts Threaten 75,000 Workers in Colorado

2/21/2025

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In Colorado, President Trump's federal job cuts are sending shockwaves through the workforce, especially in El Paso County, where civilian employees are twice the national average. With over 75,000 workers facing layoffs, agencies like the Forest Service and HUD are hit hard. Proposed Medicaid cuts by Republicans threaten to deepen the crisis, jeopardizing the state's budget and healthcare services.

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In Colorado, President Trump's federal job cuts are sending shockwaves through the workforce, especially in El Paso County, where civilian employees are twice the national average. With over 75,000 workers facing layoffs, agencies like the Forest Service and HUD are hit hard. Proposed Medicaid cuts by Republicans threaten to deepen the crisis, jeopardizing the state's budget and healthcare services.