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WASHINGTON — Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks is voicing strong opposition to the Trump administration’s latest initiative aimed at shrinking the federal government, calling it a “witch hunt” against career civil servants.
The controversy stems from an email sent Tuesday by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to federal employees, offering what it described as a “deferred resignation.” Under the proposal, workers who accept the offer would be allowed to work from home while retaining full pay and benefits until Sept. 30.
The Trump administration claims the initiative is designed to improve government efficiency. However, Alsobrooks argues that the real motive is to cut costs to offset tax breaks for the wealthy.
“This is really about not only clearing out workers—many of whom have dedicated decades of service and are experts in their fields—but also about finding a way to pay for these …