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Federal Administrative Leave Costs Rose 435% to $9.5 Billion in 2025 Under DOGE Workforce Shrinkage
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Federal Employees Were Paid $9.5 Billion Not to Work in 2025 Under DOGE Effort
“The headline emphasizes a large financial waste figure ($9.5B) linked to a controversial policy, triggering a negative perception of inefficiency.”