Top officials at the Education Department warned staff that accepting the Trump administration’s deferred resignation package could result in the education secretary cancelling it without recourse, potentially leaving employees without promised pay. The Office of Personnel Management offered federal employees the option to resign by Thursday in exchange for continued pay and benefits until September, aiming to reduce the federal workforce by 10%. Concerns arose over the legality and enforceability of the buyout offer, leading to uncertainty and low morale among employees.
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Virginia health officials confirm measles case at major international airport
Virginia officials confirmed a case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport, prompting efforts to track down those potentially exposed to the virus. The individual returned from an international trip on March 5, with exposure at Terminal A between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. Texas has reported the highest number of measles cases since January, with most cases in unvaccinated children, while New Mexico reported its first measles death in an unvaccinated adult. Full Article
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