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- On December 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will eliminate about 25,000 unfilled positions deemed unnecessary since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Spokesperson Pete Kasperowicz said no current employees will be laid off and veteran care will not be affected.
- Kasperowicz called a Washington Post report claiming cuts of up to 35,000 healthcare roles misleading.
- He noted most targeted positions have remained unfilled for more than a year.
