~40% of federal workers who live in Maryland work at the Department of Health and Human Services
Following breaking news that Donald Trump is cutting an additional 10,000 jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services – on top of the 10,000 layoffs already proposed – Maryland Democratic Party Executive Director Karen Darkes released the below statement.
“Donald Trump’s recklessness is having a ripple effect across the states, especially here in Maryland,” said Maryland Democratic Party Executive Director Karen Darkes. “Laying off thousands of health department workers – in the middle of a measles outbreak – puts Americans at risk. It also hurts our state’s economy, since nearly 40% of federal workers who live in Maryland are employed by the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump’s irresponsible choices pose serious threats to public health and our economy.”