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US EPA cutting workforce by 23%, closing research division
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday it is cutting the size of its workforce by at least 23% and closing ...
EPA eliminating research office, slashing thousands of jobs after Trump wins right to cut workforce
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a statement that the changes announced Friday would ensure the agency “is better ...
Federal cuts target EPA research center in Ada
On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency said it will eliminate the Office of Research and Development and reduce its ...
Research center in Ada hit by EPA cuts
The center in Ada has ongoing research related to aquifers, PFAS pollution and more. Scientists were also studying groundwater resources.
EPA moves ahead with reorganization, new buyouts
The moves are the latest part of the Trump administration’s ambitious reorganization and workforce reduction plan.
Trump Radically Overhauls EPA Mission, Scope in First Six Months
Just six months into his second term, President Donald Trump has moved quickly to reshape the Environmental Protection Agency in ways not seen over its 55-year history, drastically restructuring ...
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EPA reduction-in-force plan causes concern about Ada research center
On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency said it will eliminate the Office of Research and Development and reduce its ...
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EPA sends third deferred resignation offer to some employees
Employees who received RIF notices and probationary employees currently on paid administrative leave are eligible to apply ...
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EPA Workforce Reduction Sparks Nationwide Debate
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to reduce its workforce by at least 23% using voluntary retirements and ...