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Chris Van Hollen: Americans across our country rely on the critical services that the nonpartisan, highly skilled federal workforce…

On the recordJune 6, 2026
Americans across our country rely on the critical services that the nonpartisan, highly skilled federal workforce provides. Instead of supporting these workers, Donald Trump continues to attack them. The merit-based federal workforce is a cornerstone of our government, and this corrupt policy only undermines the quality of services delivered to the American people in favor of political cronyism. We will continue fighting back in support of our civil servants and the crucial work they do on behalf of the American people.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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