USAID placing thousands on administrative leave after judge ruling
All USAID direct hires deemed non-essential will be placed on administrative leave at 11:59 p.m. ET Sunday.
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All USAID direct hires deemed non-essential will be placed on administrative leave at 11:59 p.m. ET Sunday.
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