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22 February 06:00

The Pentagon wants to lay off 5,400 probationary employees as part of efforts to reduce the civilian workforce.

Raluca Ioana Draghici

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The job cuts are part of efforts to streamline and refocus the department, according to a senior Pentagon official. The layoffs mostly target employees with poor ratings, and the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, is working to identify programs deemed to be outside the department's mission focus.

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SUA: Pentagonul anunță reducerea cu cel puțin 5% a angajaților civili

independent.co.uk

Pentagon says it will cut 5,400 probationary workers starting next week

The Guardian EU

Pentagon lays off 5,400 civilian workers, with tens of thousands more firings due

Administrația Trump accelerează reducerea personalului federal. Pentagonul concediază 5.400 de angajați

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International

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International

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International

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International

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