California is facing substantial cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), heavily impacting its federal workforce, particularly those employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Lawmakers express strong concerns, particularly Democrats, over the potential fallout on vital services and education funding. Despite some opposition, Republican legislators like Reps. Doug LaMalfa and David Valadao are addressing constituent worries while attempting to communicate with the Trump administration about the ramifications of these cuts. Moreover, recent reversals of some DOGE-related cuts have not alleviated the anticipation of further reductions in the VA workforce.
Rep. Doug LaMalfa expressed concerns from constituents about the impact of cuts on staffing and essential services like forestry and agriculture.
Rep. David Valadao highlighted efforts to communicate issues with DOGE-related cuts to the Trump administration to seek resolutions.
California's federal workforce is at risk due to nationwide cuts, particularly impacting the Department of Veterans Affairs, which employs a large number in the state.
Cuts to federal grants threaten California's universities and research initiatives, exacerbating concerns from Democratic lawmakers and eliciting mixed reactions from the GOP.
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