State Department Implements Major Staff Cuts Amid Reorganization
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A top State Department official defends recent layoffs and reorganization efforts aimed at creating a 'higher quality' workforce and improving efficiency, amidst concerns from lawmakers about potential impacts on national security and diplomatic effectiveness, with significant budget cuts proposed for fiscal 2026.
Topics:nation#budget-cuts#federal-workforce#foreign-policy#government#reorganization#state-department-layoffs
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