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State Department spokesperson defends recent reorganization and layoffs
Summary
At a July 18 briefing, a State Department spokesperson said the recent reorganization and staff reductions aim to make the department "nimble" and operate at the "speed of relevancy," rejecting criticism that cuts undermine U.S. priorities.
A State Department spokesperson defended a recent internal reorganization and the layoffs of more than 1,300 employees, saying the changes were intended to make the department more effective and responsive. The spokesperson, Tammy, said critics who argue the cuts work against goals to keep America safe and prosperous are “wrong.” She said the reorganization was designed to reduce duplication and…
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