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State Department to Lay Off Over 1,300 Employees in Major Downsizing

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State Department to Lay Off Over 1,300 Employees in Major Downsizing
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The U.S. Department of State is undergoing its largest overhaul in decades, cutting about 15% of its Washington-based staff, including layoffs and early retirements, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio's leadership, who aims to streamline bureaucracy. The move has faced criticism from Democrats and former diplomats, who warn it could weaken U.S. influence and long-term diplomatic capabilities, especially amid concerns over reduced expertise and global engagement.

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  1. Hundreds laid off in State Department overhaul  NPR
  2. State Department is firing more than 1,300 staff on Friday  CNN
  3. State Department to Soon Begin Mass Layoffs  The New York Times
  4. State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees in downsizing plan  The Washington Post
  5. State Department to axe 1,800 employees  Fox News

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