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Local Governments Hire Ex-Federal Workers Amid Job Cuts

4/27/2025

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Since President Trump took office, more than 49,000 federal employees have lost their jobs due to a sweeping government reduction initiative. Agencies like the CDC and EPA have been hit hard, leaving specialized workers in a tough spot. In response, local governments, including Fulton County, are actively seeking to hire these former federal employees to fill critical vacancies.

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Story summary

Since President Trump took office, more than 49,000 federal employees have lost their jobs due to a sweeping government reduction initiative. Agencies like the CDC and EPA have been hit hard, leaving specialized workers in a tough spot. In response, local governments, including Fulton County, are actively seeking to hire these former federal employees to fill critical vacancies.