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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

Laid-off federal workers are overwhelming states with unemployment requests, putting a strain on finances

Dozens of states are warning that their social services are under financial strain due to the volume and pace of unemployment requests from federal employees who have been fired in the DOGE-led job cuts.

At least 100,000 employees have been terminated across various federal agencies and departments over the last seven weeks. Tens of thousands of probationary employees have also been let go and more reductions are expected in the near future.

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