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Colorado lawmakers fire back at Trump administration’s ‘reckless’ and ‘dangerous’ layoffs of over 3,400 Forest Service employees

Colorado lawmakers are opposing President Donald Trump's layoffs of at least 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees, raising concerns about the long-term effects on local economies and forest health.
Governor Jared Polis reported that at least 90 Forest Service employees in Colorado were affected by these cuts, primarily in recreation and timber roles.
Senator Michael Bennet warned that the job losses could hinder wildfire mitigation efforts and increase risks to public safety in Colorado's communities.
Local officials state that these job cuts could lead to less capacity for essential services, such as clearing trails and managing natural resources, ultimately requiring local governments to bear the financial burden.

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Colorado lawmakers fire back at Trump administration’s ‘reckless’ and ‘dangerous’ layoffs of over 3,400 Forest Service employees

Colorado lawmakers and communities are fighting back against President Donald Trump’s layoffs of at least 3,400 U.S. Forest Service employees across the county. Officials have warned that the president’s executive order pushing “large-scale reductions in force” could have dangerous long-term consequences on local economies and forest health. “It is reckless. It is shortsighted and ultimately could prove dangerous for our communities in the West…

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