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How Trump Is Making It Easier To Fire Civil Servants

The article discusses President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape the federal bureaucracy by creating a new job classification called "Schedule Policy/Career." This classification aims to reduce job protections for thousands of government employees, making it easier to fire civil servants. The article explains that this move is part of Trump's broader push to remake the federal government, as he seeks to assert greater control over the bureaucracy. The new classification would allow the administration to reclassify certain positions as "Schedule Policy/Career," which would strip employees of their civil service protections and make them more vulnerable to dismissal. The article suggests that this action is seen by the administration as a way to exert more influence over federal agencies and policies, potentially undermining the independence and neutrality of the civil service. However, critics argue that this move could politicize the bureaucracy and undermine its ability to function effectively and impartially.

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