Terminations have negative effect on local USDA offices, rural communities - The Demopolis Times

Terminations have negative effect on local USDA offices, rural communities - The Demopolis Times

GUEST OPINION By Kalee Olson Policy Manager, Center for Rural Affairs In recent weeks, action taken by the federal administration has left many individuals wondering about the status of a small-town staple—the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) county office.  In February, the Trump administration laid off USDA staff across the nation by sending unexpected termination notices to probationary employees. This resulted in a loss of thousands of …

Mark Cuban Says a 'Red Rural Recession' Is Coming Soon. Cuts, Firings, and Grant Cancellations Are Set to Wreck Small Town Economies

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban sparked a firestorm online this week after warning that a wave of federal cuts under President Donald Trump could soon