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US farm agency staff warn Congress of food safety risks, political interference


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Unions representing staff in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's research, animal health and nutrition agencies warned lawmakers of political interference and irreparable damage to their work from President Donald Trump's efforts to shrink the federal government in a letter sent on Monday night. More than 15,000 USDA staff have been fired or accepted Trump's financial incentives to leave the agency, leaving fewer experts to respond to an ongoing outbreak of bird flu and dr

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) is facing allegations of racial bias and retaliation against employees who raised concerns about discrimination, according to a report by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC). The OSC investigation found that FSA staff were warned against speaking to investigators and were subjected to a hostile work environment, with some employees experiencing retaliation for reporting discrimination. The report highlighted issues such as the FSA's failure to address complaints of racial bias, the use of offensive language, and the agency's lack of cooperation with the investigation. The OSC has recommended that the USDA take immediate action to address these issues and ensure a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees.

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