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Job Fair Draws Laid-Off Workers Amid Federal Layoffs

3/8/2025

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Baltimore County, MD, held a job fair for laid-off federal workers, drawing hundreds to explore county agency positions.
County Executive Kathy Klausmeier highlighted numerous job openings available despite federal layoffs.
The UCFE program for federal unemployment benefits struggles with manual processing, delaying claims during peak demand.
Political divisions surfaced, as some relatives of laid-off workers support government cuts, straining personal relationships.

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Story summary

Baltimore County, MD, held a job fair for laid-off federal workers, drawing hundreds to explore county agency positions.
County Executive Kathy Klausmeier highlighted numerous job openings available despite federal layoffs.
The UCFE program for federal unemployment benefits struggles with manual processing, delaying claims during peak demand.
Political divisions surfaced, as some relatives of laid-off workers support government cuts, straining personal relationships.