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On the recordOctober 12, 2025
We are confident, Margaret. Of course, we always follow the law, and we always follow court cases, and we think that we have the authority to do what we need to do.
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J.D. Vance
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Assuring the legality of the layoffs during the government shutdown.

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