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EPA warns more than 1,100 employees could be fired 'immediately' amid Trump government cutbacks


Published on 2025-02-03 13:41:07 - MSN
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  • EPA warns more than 1,100 employees could be fired 'immediately' amid Trump government cutbacks - Environmental Protection Agency workers seem to be the first to receive a notice that they could be di

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a warning that more than 1,100 of its employees could face immediate termination due to government cutbacks under the Trump administration. This drastic measure is part of broader efforts to reduce federal spending and shrink the size of the government. The potential layoffs have raised concerns among environmental groups and Democrats, who argue that such cuts will severely hamper the EPA's ability to protect public health and the environment. Critics of the move fear that the loss of these positions will lead to reduced enforcement of environmental regulations, weakened pollution controls, and diminished research into climate change and other critical issues. Meanwhile, supporters of the cutbacks believe it will streamline government operations and reduce what they see as unnecessary bureaucratic overhead.

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