Federal Agency Overseeing Us Nuclear Stockpile Will Furlough Most of Workforce
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A federal agency responsible for overseeing the US nuclear stockpile is furloughing most of its workforce, sparking concerns about national security and the motivations behind the decision, with some commenters linking it to broader themes of 'disaster capitalism' and oligarchic control.
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It also seems like the article is mostly talking about administration of contractors.