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Senators: Why did USDA reduce buyouts with so little notice?
Employees that chose to leave two agency components rather than relocate had very little time to choose whether to accept reduced separation payments.
By Jessie Bur
USDA slashes money offered to employees leaving after relocation
U.S. Department of Agriculture employees that have decided to remain in Washington, D.C., and leave the agency may not get the payout they were expecting.
By Jessie Bur
USDA agrees to offer employee relocation incentives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture agreed to provide some flexibilities and extend the deadline for employees to decide whether they will leave Washington, D.C., with two research agencies.
By Jessie Bur
Did USDA’s research agency relocation violate the law?
The Department of Agriculture's authority to move the agencies may hinge on a provision of budget legislation that mandates approval from Congress.
By Jessie Bur
Official says USDA departures ‘wonderful’ way to drain the swamp
Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney said that the departures resulting from a planned USDA research agency relocation gets rid of employees when they can't be fired.
By Jessie Bur
Most employees don’t want to move with USDA research agencies
Department of Agriculture leadership plans to move two research agencies from Washington, D.C., to Kansas City, but most of their employees will not go with them.
By Jessie Bur
USDA agencies may have a new home, despite growing opposition
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to move over 500 employees outside of Washington, D.C., amid outcry from experts and lawmakers.
By Jessie Bur
Would a closer USDA research agency really help farmers?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to move two of its research agencies out of Washington, D.C., but some farmers are skeptical of the plan.
By Jessie Bur
Senate Democrats move to stop USDA relocation efforts
Some members of congress have vowed to fight the U.S. Department of Agriculture's plan to move two offices outside Washington, D.C.
By Jessie Bur
USDA announces top 3 contenders for relocation initiative
The agency plans to move two departments out of Washington, D.C., despite vocal opposition.
By Jessie Bur