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Federal cuts have deeply impacted residents of the Washington, DC area, a new survey shows
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Despite living in one of the country's most affluent areas, many in the greater D.C. area now face a bleak local job market and rising costs. Some are even considering leaving the region.
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Despite living in one of the country's most affluent areas, many in the greater D.C. area now face a bleak local job market and rising costs. Some are even considering leaving the region.
Federal job cuts have deeply affected the Washington, D.C. area, according to a new survey from Gallup and the Greater Washington Community Foundation. Many residents, including those in higher-income households, have faced job losses and financial struggles.
Despite living in one of the most affluent parts of the country, many in the greater D.C. area — now see a bleak local job market and rising costs. Some are even considering leaving the region.
A majority of residents in the Washington, D.C., area have been negatively impacted by the Trump administration’s federal job cuts, according to a new survey. Fifty-five percent of 2,801 residents in D.C.
