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NASA Assures No Job Cuts Amid White House Embargo

3/26/2025

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NASA's MSFC Center Director, Joseph Pelfrey, revealed that the White House has placed an embargo on details about the ARRP. He calmed staff concerns by confirming that workforce reductions are not on the table. Meanwhile, NASA is actively reviewing contracts to ensure they align with administration goals and is set to unveil a workforce optimization plan by April 14.

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NASA's MSFC Center Director, Joseph Pelfrey, revealed that the White House has placed an embargo on details about the ARRP. He calmed staff concerns by confirming that workforce reductions are not on the table. Meanwhile, NASA is actively reviewing contracts to ensure they align with administration goals and is set to unveil a workforce optimization plan by April 14.