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Ex-USAID Deputy Fires Back After Job Cuts, Runs for Office

4/7/2026

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Alicia Contreras, a former USAID deputy representative, was fired amid Washington, DC job cuts as unemployment rose to 6.7%.
She struggled to find work despite qualifications, reflecting a trend of federal job losses since 2024.
In 2025, 123 private companies announced cuts affecting over 13,000 workers.
Contreras plans to run for the Maryland House of Delegates to advocate for her community.

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Story summary

Alicia Contreras, a former USAID deputy representative, was fired amid Washington, DC job cuts as unemployment rose to 6.7%.
She struggled to find work despite qualifications, reflecting a trend of federal job losses since 2024.
In 2025, 123 private companies announced cuts affecting over 13,000 workers.
Contreras plans to run for the Maryland House of Delegates to advocate for her community.