{"id":25882,"date":"2025-09-18T21:58:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T21:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=25882"},"modified":"2025-09-18T21:58:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T21:58:47","slug":"controversial-federal-worker-buyout-plan-sparks-national-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=25882","title":{"rendered":"CONTROVERSIAL FEDERAL WORKER BUYOUT PLAN SPARKS NATIONAL DEBATE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"522\">The Trump administration has announced a new federal buyout initiative called the <em data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"246\">deferred resignation program<\/em>, open to nearly two million civilian employees. Under the plan, workers who agree to resign by February 6 will still receive full pay and benefits through September. Officials say the move is meant to cut costs and encourage reluctant employees to return to in-person work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"884\">Administration figures highlight that only about 6% of federal employees in Washington, D.C., currently work on-site. They argue this level of remote attendance undermines productivity and accountability. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed claims of a political purge, insisting the program is \u201cabout government efficiency and fiscal responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"1280\">Supporters call it overdue reform, framing the plan as a chance to modernize public service and allow those unwilling to adapt to leave voluntarily. 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