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VA Slashes Job Cuts to 30,000 Amid Backlash

7/10/2025

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its workforce reduction plan, now targeting a cut of 30,000 employees by fiscal 2025, down from an alarming 83,000. This shift comes in response to fierce opposition from lawmakers and veterans' advocates worried about potential disruptions in care. The VA intends to implement these cuts through attrition, prioritizing essential roles.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has revised its workforce reduction plan, now targeting a cut of 30,000 employees by fiscal 2025, down from an alarming 83,000. This shift comes in response to fierce opposition from lawmakers and veterans' advocates worried about potential disruptions in care. The VA intends to implement these cuts through attrition, prioritizing essential roles.