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USDA Shifts 2,600 Workers Amid Bipartisan Criticism
8/2/2025
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Story summary
- The USDA will move 2,600 employees to five new hubs, targeting $4 billion in savings.
- Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden emphasized employee consultation and cost of living in the decision.
- The plan has received bipartisan criticism for insufficient consultation with Congress and labor groups.
- New hub locations are Raleigh, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Fort Collins, and Salt Lake City, excluding major agricultural states like California.
