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politics1d ago
Lawmakers hold hearing to explore impact of DOGE cuts on DMV economy
- Lawmakers in Fairfax County held a field hearing on the impact of federal workforce reductions in the DMV region.
- The briefing cites substantial job losses and questions about long-term effects on the DMV economy.
- Testimony included former federal employees sharing perspectives on the impact of layoffs.
- Officials warned the DMV could see tens of thousands of additional job losses.
- Participants discussed the broader economic ripple effects of federal reductions in Northern Virginia and nearby areas.
- The hearing featured testimony from an economic expert tracking regional effects.
- Lawmakers questioned potential agency moves out of the region as a concern for the economy.
- Participants noted the significant federal workforce presence in Northern Virginia and Maryland.
- The event aimed to quantify the costs of DOGE cuts on the local economy.
- The session included input from lawmakers and regional residents affected by federal reductions.
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