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For former federal workers, the move to state or local government can come with drawbacks

Mar 24, 2025
Officials in Maryland, New York, New Mexico and Kansas City are among those launching recruitment campaigns targeting federal workers. But matching those workers’ federal salaries and competing with private sector offers will be tough.
New York is among the states looking to fill vacancies by hiring recently laid-off federal workers.
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How federal funding cuts are affecting cancer research at Duke University

Mar 24, 2025
Research at a Duke University laboratory led to a new breast cancer drug in 2023. Government funding for that lab is now in limbo.
People walk through the campus of Duke University in February 2022.
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Each federal layoff could lead to at least 1 other job loss in the private sector

Mar 21, 2025
Spending by federal workers stimulates local economies. Once they’re laid off, that could affect nearby businesses, like restaurants.
“It’s not pain that's going to be contained to the federal workforce,” said Emily Gee, senior vice president for Inclusive Growth at the Center for American Progress.
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Here’s what the impact of layoffs and site closures at Social Security could look like

The Social Security Administration could lose at least 7,000 workers under recommended staff cuts by DOGE. That could lead to serious delays in benefits processing.
The Social Security Administration has a workforce of roughly 57,000 people. It's facing up to 7,000 layoffs.
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How much will the U.S. energy mix change under Trump? Maybe not much.

Mar 17, 2025
We're likely to continue our all-of-the-above approach that includes fossil fuels and renewables, with price a key factor.
An offshore natural gas rig. Some systems for monitoring and mitigating carbon emissions are likely to stick around. One application is ensuring that LNG exports comply with international standards.
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The Trump administration slashed staff at two tribal colleges. Students are suing.

Mar 13, 2025
Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute each initially lost about 20% of their staff.
Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute have both been affected by federal layoffs.
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