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Resources: Federal Employees and Others Impacted by Downsizing

Area governments are responding to significant alterations to the federal workforce, offering resources to constituents impacted by these changes. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is supporting these efforts by sharing data, information, and by connecting public, private, and non-profits leading this work in metropolitan Washington. Please visit their website at https://www.mwcog.org/community/data-and-tools/federal-workforce-resources-and-data/

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  • Tania Hossain is the editor, publisher, and co-owner of The Independent News Press, a consortium of local print and online newspapers in Virginia. She focuses on writing about community issues and advocates for local newspapers, both print and online, especially in the age of Ai from selfie filters to betting on military strikes.  A Merrifield resident, she is a keen backyard gardener, loves forest bathing and a curious biohacker, believing that proactive health keeps one out of the costly illness industry. Inspired by Oprah Winfrey's O Magazine launch, she feels fortunate to be running this newspaper.

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