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Rep. Bergman Urges Action Amid Fish and Wildlife Layoffs

3/28/2025

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Rep. Jack Bergman of Michigan voiced alarm over mass layoffs at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, jeopardizing the vital Great Lakes sea lamprey control program. A recent federal judge's ruling mandates the reinstatement of terminated employees with back pay, a crucial step to bolster staffing for essential wildlife initiatives amidst ongoing legal battles.

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Rep. Jack Bergman of Michigan voiced alarm over mass layoffs at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, jeopardizing the vital Great Lakes sea lamprey control program. A recent federal judge's ruling mandates the reinstatement of terminated employees with back pay, a crucial step to bolster staffing for essential wildlife initiatives amidst ongoing legal battles.