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Despite uncertain times, federal employees receive much-needed encouragement

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GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) - As uncertainty clouds the future of federal agencies like the National Park Service, it can get discouraging for employees. Donna Shepard-Jones is an administrative assistant for the National Park Service. Four West Virginia counties impacted by flooding may be eligible for SNAP assistance During a difficult day of learning a new system at work, she said what seemed like an ordinary envelope came in the mail from Mor…

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Despite uncertain times, federal employees receive much-needed encouragement

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Times-Georgian

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