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Democrats boycott vote for Trump’s OMB nominee Russ Vought: ‘Loser for America’

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Multiple groups called on the Senate to reject President Trump’s pick for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director, Russell Vought. In three separate letters, the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards, the Project On Government Oversight, and EDF Action, which describes itself as an “Advocacy partner of Environmental Defense Fund,” push senators oppose Vought’s nomination. One letter says he “has taken actions that highlight his disregard … [Read more…]

Trump administration explores bringing USAID under State Department, sources say

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WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) – The Trump administration is moving to strip a slimmed-down U.S. Agency for International Development of its independence and put it under State Department control, two sources familiar with the discussions said on Friday, in what would be a significant overhaul of how Washington allocates U.S. foreign aid. The National Security … [Read more…]

Democrats slam Trump over reports he’ll merge USAID with State Department

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Democrats on Friday slammed President Trump over recent news reports that he is considering merging the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) with the State Department. “It is imperative that we maintain an independent development voice and capability within the U.S. government. USAID is, by statute, an independent establishment outside of the State Department. Any … [Read more…]

PETITION – USAID Stop Work Order – Protect Jobs, Security, and America’s Future

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The sudden and unprecedented USAID Stop-Work Order has caught thousands of hard working Americans off guard, stripping them of their jobs without warning—leaving families without income and communities without support. This decision doesn’t just impact those overseas; it weakens our nation’s global standing, disrupts critical aid efforts, and threatens our own economic and national security. … [Read more…]

Protest Feb 5th, 2025: Over 50,000 federal workers and implementing partners supporting foreign aid are facing job losses in Washington, D.C.!

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Protest at the Capitol on Wednesday (Feb 5) at 11:30 – Organized by retired and former USAID and State Dpt staff, implementing partners, and friends to protest at the Capitol on Wednesday (Feb 5) at 11:30 am. Meet at Upper Senate Park, Constitution and Delaware Ave NE. Goal – Highlight the devastating impact of the … [Read more…]

Urgent Senate Update: Standing Up for our Federal Workers & Critical Community Investments

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In the week since Donald Trump’s inauguration, he has issued a flurry of dangerous executive orders to remake our nation in his image. He pardoned the rioters who bloodied and bludgeoned police officers on January 6th, rolled back initiatives to lower drug prices, commenced an all-out attack on our federal workforce, and most recently announced … [Read more…]

Stop-Work Orders and Suspension Notices: Free Resource Available!

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MANAGING STOP WORK ORDERS AND SUSPENSION UNDER USG CONTRACTSAND GRANTSThe purpose of this guide is to provide summary guidance on Stop Work Orders under U.S.Government Prime Contracts and Suspension of Work instructions under CooperativeAgreements. This guide is not comprehensive and may not apply to all situations. Seek advicefor help with complex situations. MORE