GAO to conduct study on effect mass firings had on American people

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On today's episode of the Federal Newscast, the Government Accountability Office will open an investigation into the impact of the Trump administration’s firing of probationary employees on the health and safety of the American people.

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GAO to conduct study on effect mass firings had on American people

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