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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Michelle Del Rey

Federal employees say many government agencies at a standstill thanks to DOGE cuts: ‘We are set up for failure’

Some government agencies have come to a complete standstill because of cuts instituted by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), according to federal employees.

A dozen workers told Politico that Musk’s budget slashing and spending freezes have hindered basic functions of government work.

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