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At least 20,000 federal workers have accepted Trump’s government buyout offer: Report

  • At least 20,000 federal workers have accepted the buyout offer from President Trump’s administration, which was available until February 6th.
  • Federal workers had until 11:59 p.m. on February 6th to decide on the buyout, which allows them to retire early and receive full benefits through September 30, 2025.
  • The White House aimed for 5 to 10% of federal employees to accept buyouts, with the possibility of layoffs for those who do not participate.
  • Unions have urged members not to accept the offer, citing concerns about its legality and the lack of clear terms.
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More than 20,000 employees, about 1 percent of the U.S. federal workforce, have accepted an offer to quit their jobs in exchange for a deferred resignation plan that would keep taxpayers paying their salaries until the end of September.But those numbers increase every day, according to a government official familiar with the data.The Trump administration expects an increase in resignations as Thursday's deadline for accepting the offer approache…

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