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Orlando Marine veteran among thousands to lose jobs in federal employee purge

Several veterans have lost their jobs due to President Donald Trump's efforts to reduce the federal workforce, affecting the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Dustin Conklin, a Navy veteran, has been fired as part of an estimate of nearly 6,000 veteran dismissals across the government.
VA Secretary Doug Collins claimed that workforce changes would redirect $180 million back into health care, benefits, and services, despite concerns raised by veteran advocacy groups.
Senator Tammy Duckworth disputes claims regarding the impact of job cuts on veteran care, arguing that veterans are being misled about the situation.

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'A real shame': Former Marine says DOGE cuts tell veterans they’re 'dead weight or a burden' on US

Former and current federal employees are still reeling from dramatic layoffs by the Department of Government Efficiency. Doug Jackson, a veteran of the Marines, lost his probationary job doing public affairs at the Internal Revenue Service. The firings of thousands of workers at the IRS could potentially put tax filings in jeopardy. Jackson shared his experience with CNN’s Brianna Keilar on Monday. “Federal government is a natural fit for a lot …

5 hours ago·Washington, United States

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A Navy vet was given ‘weeks to live’ in 2020. Now his cancer treatment is at risk.

In the wake of cuts to federal research funding, a Navy veteran diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer will not be able to receive an experimental treatment that he says extended his life after doctors gave him “weeks” to live in 2020. “As of right now, I cannot receive the same drugs that I received before, the ones that saved my life,” Kyle Lewis, who served in the Navy from 1999 to 2003, told Task & Purpose. “A lot of the tumors, lesions on my organs …

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Defense Department layoffs would significantly impact Virginia veterans, Rep. Kiggans says

"President Trump pledged that he would work to minimize job losses for veterans. I hope the DoD is following that promise," Kiggans said.

11 hours ago·Norfolk, United States

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US Rep. Lois Frankel warns of service delays at Veterans Affairs due to Trump administration's job cuts

When President Donald Trump speaks to Congress on Tuesday night, a local lawmaker will be listening closely.U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., said the Trump administration is carelessly firing government employees, including from the Veterans Affairs and Social Security offices. The fear is that layoffs will delay care for veterans and seniors.During a press conference Monday morning, she also announced her guest to the speech will be the presiden…

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‘They are harming ordinary people:’ Trump’s funding cuts are starting to take a toll in North Carolina

President Donald Trump’s efforts to drastically cut federal spending and slash the federal workforce are already having an impact in North Carolina.

13 hours ago·Atlanta, United States

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A CT veteran ‘got thrown out’ of an IRS job on Trump orders. A lawmaker wants the nation to meet him

Congressman Courtney tabs Vernon resident, recently fired IRS worker as his guest at President Trump’s joint address on Tuesday

15 hours ago·Hartford, United States

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Orlando Marine veteran among thousands to lose jobs in federal employee purge

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'A real shame': Former Marine says DOGE cuts tell veterans they’re 'dead weight or a burden' on US

'A real shame': Former Marine says DOGE cuts tell veterans they’re 'dead weight or a burden' on US

A Navy vet was given ‘weeks to live’ in 2020. Now his cancer treatment is at risk.

A Navy vet was given ‘weeks to live’ in 2020. Now his cancer treatment is at risk.

Defense Department layoffs would significantly impact Virginia veterans, Rep. Kiggans says

Defense Department layoffs would significantly impact Virginia veterans, Rep. Kiggans says

US Rep. Lois Frankel warns of service delays at Veterans Affairs due to Trump administration's job cuts

US Rep. Lois Frankel warns of service delays at Veterans Affairs due to Trump administration's job cuts

‘They are harming ordinary people:’ Trump’s funding cuts are starting to take a toll in North Carolina

‘They are harming ordinary people:’ Trump’s funding cuts are starting to take a toll in North Carolina

A CT veteran ‘got thrown out’ of an IRS job on Trump orders. A lawmaker wants the nation to meet him

A CT veteran ‘got thrown out’ of an IRS job on Trump orders. A lawmaker wants the nation to meet him

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