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Rep. Subramanyam condemns attacks on Federal workforce
The congressman's remarks come in response to the administration's mass layoffs, which have seen over 9,500 federal employees dismissed across various departments, including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Virginia State Senator Suhas Subramanyam / Image- Wikipedia
Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam delivered a strong criticism of the Trump administration's recent actions against federal workers and contractors during a speech on the House floor on Feb. 13
Subramanyam, who represents Virginia’s 10th Congressional District—home to over 34,000 federal employees—defended their role in saving taxpayer money and ensuring public safety. "Many people want to paint federal workers and contractors as unskilled bureaucrats who waste taxpayer dollars. But the reality is the opposite," he said.
The congressman's remarks come in response to the administration's mass layoffs, which have seen over 9,500 federal employees dismissed across various departments, including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs. These actions are part of a broader initiative led by President Trump and advisor Elon Musk to reduce government spending and bureaucracy.
The Congressman pointed to cases of federal employees whose job cuts could have significant consequences such as a U.S. Department of Agriculture worker who warned that firings in her department, which monitors threats to America’s crops, could result in losses of hundreds of millions of dollars.
He also cited a contractor involved in counterterrorism efforts who was dismissed despite a successful track record and a refugee vetting contractor forced to lay off 100 security experts due to funding cuts.
“These firings even threaten border security,” Subramanyam said, emphasizing that continued attacks on federal workers would ultimately cost taxpayers more and make Americans less safe.
Subramanyam has called for an investigation into what he described as "illegal firings" and "unconstitutional freezes of congressionally appropriated funds."
“There is little transparency and accountability, and a whole lot of chaos,” Subramanyam said. “Through rigorous investigations, new legislation, and legal action, we will hold the Trump Administration accountable for its actions.”
Subramanyam concluded his address with a stark warning: "No one will want to serve our government if federal workers and contractors are treated this way."
In response to growing concerns, the Congressman launched a resource page on his website to assist federal workers affected by job cuts and administrative actions.
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