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HUD workforce continues to decline after DOGE

Since the start of this year, HUD has added only 120 employees to its workforce.

Sources (1)· Oct 15, 5:05 PM

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Federal News Network· Oct 15, 5:05 PMHUD workforce continues to decline after DOGE

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