'Not consistent with President's priorities': White House prepares for mass federal worker layoffs; stares at potential shutdown
The White House is preparing federal agencies for potential large-scale firings if a government shutdown occurs next week, signaling a more aggressive stance than in previous shutdowns. The OMB memo directs agencies to plan for workforce reductions, potentially eliminating positions permanently. Democrats have resisted a clean funding bill, demanding healthcare improvements, while the OMB criticizes their partisan demands.
The White House is preparing federal agencies for potential large-scale firings if a government shutdown occurs next week, signaling a more aggressive stance than in previous shutdowns. The OMB memo directs agencies to plan for workforce reductions, potentially eliminating positions permanently. Democrats have resisted a clean funding bill, demanding healthcare improvements, while the OMB criticizes their partisan demands.
