Future Of Federal Service Under Trump Focus Of Arlington Town Hall

ARLINGTON, VA — Federal employees and contractors looking to learn more about the Trump administration’s policies and the future of public service may want to check out the upcoming town hall meeting hosted by the Arlington Democrats.

The Federal Employees & Contractors Town Hall, is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Arlington Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St. A panel of experts will discuss the issues surrounding the impact of President Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk’s actions, that have resulted in thousands of federal employees losing their jobs.

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“Whether you’re a federal employee, contractor, or just a citizen concerned about the future of public service, this is your chance to ask questions and connect with others facing the same challenges,” according to the Arlington Democrats. More information about the town hall is available online.

Federal workers, veterans and refugees from Northern Virginia impacted by the Trump layoffs can also check out the four other job fairs taking place in early May.

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In April, thousands of people responsible for tracking health trends and disease outbreaks, conducting and funding medical research, monitoring the safety of food and medicine, and administering health insurance programs for nearly half of the country were laid off at the nation’s top health agencies, according to the Associated Press.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention informed VDH on March 25 that it was cutting several COVID-19-related grants prior to their original end date. Funding to the targeted programs ended on midnight March 24, according to the state health agency.

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The administration’s action cancels an $11.4 billion grant from the CDC and around $1 billion from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, according to the story first reported by NBC News.

“Affected staff, contractors, and partner organizations have been notified,” according to the Virginia Department of Health. “At this time, 13 full-time positions and 517 contract positions have been placed on hold or eliminated. Where appropriate, personnel in eliminated positions have been considered for vacant positions within VDH.”

The Associated Press contributed to the reporting of this story.