The USDA fired staffers working on bird flu. Now it's trying to reverse course

The USDA says "several" staffers working on the bird flu response were terminated over the weekend, and "we are working to swiftly rectify the situation and rescind those letters."

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Feb 19, 2025 - 11:08
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The USDA fired staffers working on bird flu. Now it's trying to reverse course
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it is taking steps to optimize its workforce and reduce its spending — but is now trying to rescind the firing of some employees.

The USDA says "several" staffers working on the bird flu response were terminated over the weekend, and "we are working to swiftly rectify the situation and rescind those letters."

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