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Trump fires 1,600 USAID employees, others sent on indefinite paid leave
By : Vidya
The Trump administration has announced the firing of over 1,600 USAID employees, with others placed on paid leave. Only critical staff remain.
The Trump administration announced on Sunday that over 1,600 employees at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) are being fired. Several other staffers of the agency working outside US have been placed on paid administrative leave.
"I regret to inform you that you are affected by a Reduction in Force action," said an email sent to one of the workers being fired that was reviewed by Reuters.
Those who got the note will be let go from federal service effective April 24, the email said.
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