IRS and USPS plan significant job cuts

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The IRS plans to cut about 18,000 jobs, while the USPS will lay off 10,000 workers as part of efficiency measures led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. These cuts are set to take effect soon. DOGE has terminated 239 contracts worth $1.7 billion, saving $400 million. It also deactivated over 200,000 credit cards linked to federal agencies and is ending a $1 billion affordable housing program. A recent poll shows that 54% of voters believe DOGE's actions are harmful, with significant partisan divides. Critics argue that job cuts at the IRS will lead to lost tax revenue, while Democrats have expressed concerns over the impact on federal services.


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