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U.S. Government Report Estimates $7 Billion Spent on Staff During Buyout-Related Leave

U.S. Government Report Estimates $7 Billion Spent on Staff During Buyout-Related Leave

A U.S. government report estimates that $7 billion was spent on paying staff not to work during administrative leave periods associated with buyouts, sparking renewed scrutiny of the previous administration's spending practices.

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