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Feb 20, 2025

What slashing federal agency budgets could mean for food safety

Layoffs at the FDA could impact the agency’s ability to adequately oversee the safety of the U.S. food supply.

Federal layoffs spark concerns over nation’s food safety
by Kimberly Adams
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Thousands of specialists still work at food safety agencies, but critics say the cuts reduce the government’s ability to implement standards.
$55 billion in savings or $8.5 billion?
by Nova Safo
President Donald Trump says there’s talk among his advisors of directing some of the money being taken away from federal agencies by DOGE directly to taxpayers. How much might that be?
Homebuilders are feeling pessimistic about future sales
by Justin Ho
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A survey from the National Association of Home Builders found contractors’ expectations fell to their lowest level in more than a year.