Workers are surveyed during reference week, the seven days that include the 12th day of the month. February’s reference week happened before a lot of the federal cuts.
Some workers impacted by government cuts are independent contractors who have canceled contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development.
From the BBC World Service: The European Union said it will react “firmly and immediately” against any “unjustified” tariffs.
There are many small businesses that are owned and operated by undocumented immigrants.
Funding for agriculture research at 17 labs at U.S. universities is now frozen. The labs are laying off workers, and some research is on hold.
Funding for agriculture research at 17 labs at U.S. universities is now frozen. We’ll parse some of the impacts.
Plus, all the good things happening to fellow Smarties!
Thousands of specialists still work at food safety agencies, but critics say the cuts reduce the government’s ability to implement standards.
New York became the first city in the country to implement congestion pricing in January.
Layoffs at the FDA could impact the agency’s ability to adequately oversee the safety of the U.S. food supply.
