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Alaska Workers Share Struggles Amid Federal Job Cuts

8/2/2025

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In Alaska, former federal employees, including Colleen from the FDA, voiced their heart-wrenching struggles to Senator Lisa Murkowski's team. After 13 years of dedicated service, Colleen, a single mother, faced job loss and has since applied for 57 positions, all in vain. The Trump administration's cuts have sparked deep anxiety among federal workers, leaving many uncertain about their futures.

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In Alaska, former federal employees, including Colleen from the FDA, voiced their heart-wrenching struggles to Senator Lisa Murkowski's team. After 13 years of dedicated service, Colleen, a single mother, faced job loss and has since applied for 57 positions, all in vain. The Trump administration's cuts have sparked deep anxiety among federal workers, leaving many uncertain about their futures.