Veterans Affairs dramatically scales back layoffs to less than half of initial plan

Jul 8, 2025 - 03:00
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Veterans Affairs dramatically scales back layoffs to less than half of initial plan
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has abandoned plans to cut more than 80,000 employees, scaling back that number to just under 30,000 after a massive outcry from veterans, advocate groups and lawmakers and an exodus of individuals from the agency. In a Monday news release, the VA said it was on pace to reduce…