Controversial Federal Worker Buyout Plan Sparks National Debate as Supporters Tout Efficiency While Critics Warn of Mass Job Losses, Economic Fallout, and Erosion of Public Services That Millions of Americans Depend on Every Day Across the Country
The federal government is facing a storm of criticism and cautious support after unveiling a controversial worker buyout plan designed to reduce the size of the federal workforce. Under the proposal, eligible employees would be offered financial incentives to leave their posts early, with the aim of trimming costs and restructuring departments deemed bloated or…