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Back to EpisodesFurlough Frenzy: Inside Stop Work Orders Shaking Up Federal Agencies
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When USAID issued sudden stop work orders, thousands of NGO workers were caught in the crossfire. This week, as DOGE sets its audit sights on more federal agencies, we talk to a furloughed employee about the impact of frozen federal funding. Are American taxpayers’ calls for greater accountability being answered? Is this truly about fiscal responsibility, or are we putting America’s strategic “soft power” at risk?
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Aaron Calafato
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