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In an alarming outcome, USAID is to be absorbed into the State Department, with only about 290 employees remaining. This transition means that over 10,000 workers will lose their jobs by midnight tonight, with unions advocating against the abrupt cessation of crucial humanitarian work. The significant layoffs are said to cause a global humanitarian crisis and threaten American jobs, as they disrupt ongoing international assistance efforts.
Financial Implications and Union Concerns
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management confirms that the deadline for federal employees to accept the Deferred Resignation Program has been extended to February 10 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, adhering to a court order. Importantly, this buyout program will not be canceled and the government plans to honor it.