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Members warn civilian cuts risk acquisition and readiness as DOD hiring freezes continue
Summary
Members pressed Air Force leaders on potential civilian workforce reductions and their effects on contracting, program management and readiness; the department said it is balancing executive actions with mission needs and exemptions.
Committee members raised concerns that proposed reductions in civilian personnel across the Department of Defense will harm contracting, acquisition continuity and readiness.
Ranking Member Betty McCollum said she has talked with many federal employees who report demoralization and voluntary departures following the administration’s personnel actions. “Who will be around to…
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