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Trump Offers Buyouts to Federal Workers

The White House has begun offering buyouts worth seven months of salary to federal employees who resign by February 6, 2025.
Federal employees who accept the buyout will retain all pay and benefits through September 30, 2025, as confirmed by the White House.
The offer does not apply to military, postal, and national security positions, according to the memo from the Office of Personnel Management.
The American Federation of Government Employees criticized the move, stating it will cause chaos for Americans who rely on a functioning federal government.

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