Federal resignation deadline looms. And, the implications of a USAID shutdown
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By NPR
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Federal resignation deadline looms. And, the implications of a USAID shutdown
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It's decision day for millions of federal employees who find themselves at a "fork in the road." And, the Trump administration's plans to shut down USAID could have devastating consequences worldwide.