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Letters sent to some fired probationary federal workers reinstating them

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Trump administrationMarch 18, 2025 11:10 pm

Letters sent to some fired probationary federal workers reinstating them

News4 has obtained copies of emails and letters being sent to thousands of probationary federal workers fired last month, telling them their employment is resuming. Jackie Bensen reports.

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