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172,000 Jobs Cut: Veterans Face Service Crisis

3/7/2025

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In February 2025, a staggering 172,000 jobs were lost, largely due to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). With over 62,000 federal positions eliminated and the Veterans Affairs Department eyeing 80,000 cuts, fears mount over the potential decline in vital services for veterans amidst these sweeping efficiency reforms.

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In February 2025, a staggering 172,000 jobs were lost, largely due to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). With over 62,000 federal positions eliminated and the Veterans Affairs Department eyeing 80,000 cuts, fears mount over the potential decline in vital services for veterans amidst these sweeping efficiency reforms.