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Trump just cut federal hiring rules. Will disabled job gains vanish?

Trump just slashed federal disability hiring rules in new DEI crackdown. Advocates warn a decade of progress for disabled workers is now on the line.

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USA TODAY· Sep 29, 9:03 AMTrump just cut federal hiring rules. Will disabled job gains vanish?

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