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Federal Employees Were Paid $9.5 Billion Not to Work in 2025 Under DOGE Effort

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Bessent, Scott category. Published on September 15, 2026 • Originally reported by Eileen Sullivan. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
As part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435 percent.
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