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Governor Stein Slams Trump's 80,000 VA Job Cuts

3/7/2025

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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein fiercely condemned the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate over 80,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He highlighted the vital role federal employees play in delivering essential services to veterans. This drastic move, driven by Elon Musk's efficiency initiative, threatens to disrupt care for those who have served, igniting outrage among veterans and lawmakers.

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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein fiercely condemned the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate over 80,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He highlighted the vital role federal employees play in delivering essential services to veterans. This drastic move, driven by Elon Musk's efficiency initiative, threatens to disrupt care for those who have served, igniting outrage among veterans and lawmakers.