"The White House has directed federal agencies to consider handing out pink slips if the government shuts down."
"Federal workers across the government are bracing for possible cuts after the White House instructed agencies Wednesday night to consider widespread layoffs in the event of a shutdown.
The Office of Management and Budget directed agencies to consider reduction in force notices for all staffers in programs, projects or activities where discretionary funding will lapse on Oct. 1, no alternative funds are available, and the program doesn’t align with President Donald Trump’s priorities, according to a memo obtained by POLITICO’s E&E News and first reported by POLITICO.
The directive comes as lawmakers in Congress remain at odds over how to keep the government funded beyond Tuesday night. Democrats and Republicans have rejected each other’s continuing resolutions, Trump has declined to meet with Democrats, and both parties are accusing each other of gunning for a shutdown."
SEE ALSO:
"Fear Of Trump Funding ‘Wrench’ Escalates As Congress Faces Shutdown Cliff" (Politico)
"Trump’s Shutdown Plans: Mass Layoffs, Deregulation, Military Deployments" (Washington Post)
"Trump To Meet With Top Congressional Leaders Monday On Shutdown" (Politico)
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