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Pew Research reported in March that "the federal workforce shrank by 10.3% in 2025, or a net of nearly 238,000 workers."
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Pew Research reported in March 2026 that the federal workforce decreased by 10.3% in 2025, a net reduction of almost 238,000 workers.
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0.950
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Pew Research
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-03-01"
}
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Statistics Workforce Federal Government Pew Research
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9904a821-239b-4af2-b29e-99d84e3e986c
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 4:03 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 4:03 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Once Recession-Proof, D.C. Feels the Pain From Federal Workforce Reductions
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https://reason.com/2026/09/28/once-recession-proof-d-c-area-feels-pain-from-federal-workforce-reductions

The Washington, D.C. area, long considered recession-proof due to its reliance on federal employment, is now experiencing economic pain from federal workforce reductions. Many residents and contractors are negatively impacted, leading to concerns about job availability and living conditions.

Federal Workforce Economic Impact Washington D.C. Job Cuts Government Employment Recession Private Sector

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