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Why were FEMA workers put on leave?

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FEMA workers were put on paid leave after signing an open letter to Congress criticizing the Trump administration's changes to the agency. No specific reason was cited, but the timing suggests a connection to the letter.

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Dozens of FEMA employees put on paid leave 'until further notice'

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  • More than 20 FEMA employees placed on paid administrative leave without a stated reason.
  • The suspension followed an open letter to Congress criticizing Trump administration changes to FEMA. 9s
  • The Katrina Declaration was signed by 191 current and former FEMA employees. 48s
  • Some employees who signed the letter received immediate suspension notices and lost access to official communications. 1m 5s
  • FEMA has lost over a third of its workforce under the Trump administration, raising concerns about further reductions. 1m 24s
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Dozens of FEMA employees put on paid leave 'until further notice'

More than 20 FEMA employees were suspended after signing an open letter criticizing the Trump administration; no official reason was given, but the timing suggests it was related to the letter.

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