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300,000 VA Healthcare Jobs Exempt from Hiring Freeze Under Trump Order

300,000 VA Healthcare Jobs Exempt from Hiring Freeze Under Trump Order
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  • VA exempts 300,000 health jobs from hiring freeze.
  • VA healthcare roles are vital for veterans' care.
  • Acting VA Secretary Todd Hunter issues directive.
  • Trump's move assesses federal workforce efficiency.
  • Exemptions cover doctors, nurses, pharmacists.
  • Lawmakers, veterans' groups raised concerns.
  • Three-quarters of VA health workforce spared freeze.
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