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U.S. Rep. Johnny Olszewski warns Baltimore County delegation that federal staffing and budget moves risk local services
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U.S. Rep. Johnny Olszewski told the Baltimore County House Delegation on Feb. 21 that recent federal actions and proposed budget reductions have alarmed constituents and could threaten services provided by federal employees, urging that any changes follow the legislative appropriations process.
U.S. Rep. Johnny Olszewski addressed the Baltimore County House Delegation on Feb. 21, saying recent federal actions and proposed budget changes have alarmed constituents and could have a material effect on county services.
Olszewski, who represented Baltimore County as county executive before his election to Congress, told members that “my phones have been ringing off the hook” since a recent town hall in which nearly 9,000 constituents participated. He said he has heard reports from federal employees and families worried about the stability of health benefits, retirement processing and other services.
“People are scared,” Olszewski said, citing cases including a federal worker’s family concerned about losing health insurance and veterans who rely on federal staff to enroll children in support services. He added that Maryland employs roughly 140,000 civilian federal…
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